Dealing with Photo Voltaic Panel Fires (PVSTOP)

 

Aim:

This presentation has been produced to cover the hazards of fires involving Phot Voltaic Panels and how the PVSTOP can provide a safe option fro firefighters.

 

Module 1


This module will look at the following areas:

  • Introduction
  • Renewable energy overview and risk factors
  • Solar panel market overview
  • Understanding the risks
  • Damaged photo-voltaic panels

 

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Module 2

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This module will look at the following areas:

  • Connecting to the grid
  • Grid interactive system
  • Off grid
  • Hybrid PV system
  • Common reasons for system failure

 

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Module 3

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This module will look at the following areas:

  • Current kills
  • Direct current
  • Alternating current
  • Detecting current
  • Direct current or Alternating current?
  • Current or voltage
  • Impact of current on the body

 

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Module 4

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This module will look at the following areas:

  • Risk assessment matrix

 

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Module 5

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This module will look at the following areas:

  • Common styles of solar panels
  • How solar panel systems work
  • Common styles of solar panels
  • How to switch off solar panels

 

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Module 6


This module will look at the following areas:

  • PV STOP
  • Application information
  • Delivery system
  • Application
  • Drying time
  • Coverage
  • Removal
  • Benefits of PVSTOP

 

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Module 7

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This module will look at the following areas:

  • Situational awareness
  • Operation
  • Quick facts
  • PV STOP fire retardance

 

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Module 8

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This module will look at the following areas:

  • PV STOP use and application
  • General operating instructions
  • Panel orientation

 

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Module 9


This module will look at the following areas:

  • Built in Photovoltaics
  • Photo Voltaic system reactivation
  • Disposal
  • External weather resistance
  • Clean down

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Module 10


This module will look at the following areas:

  • PV STOP maintenance
  • Servicing the PV STOP
  • Storage and placement

 

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Module 11

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This module will look at the following areas:

  • Service instructions
  • 6 monthly service and inspection
  • Service conclusion
  • First Aid

 

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Module 12 (Australian market)

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This module is aimed at the Australian market only and will look at the following areas:

  • Service tags
  • Servicing the PV stop

 

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