A detail that fools a lot of people
Solar energy daily talks address a less obvious risk: photovoltaic panels generate power whenever there’s light — even if they look switched off, they can be energized.
The specific risks of this installation
- Work at height: installing panels on a roof or elevated structure.
- A different electrical risk: a circuit that stays energized as long as there’s sun.
- Extra weight: a structure that may not be prepared for the panel’s weight.
Why the electrical risk here is different
Unlike a regular electrical installation, you can’t simply “switch off” a solar panel — as long as there’s light, it generates power, requiring a specific procedure.
What’s worth checking before working
Fall protection for whoever climbs onto the roof, the right procedure to safely work on the photovoltaic circuit, and whether the structure can bear the panel’s weight.
A sector that needs well-trained people
With solar energy growing fast, specific training in photovoltaic safety becomes increasingly necessary for those working in the sector.