Tag: safety
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Roofs of hazard: Major safety issues found on majority of C&I solar roofs
The following article appears in the Q3 2023 issue of Solar Builder magazine. Subscribe for free (print, digital, or both) right here. The “What’s Going Wrong?” section in our Q1 2023 issue called out the hazards often seen in commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar systems. Since then, two third-party solar auditors published bombshell reports……
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Infographic: How to safely handle and store lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are prevalent in many industries and applications, but they can be dangerous without the users even realizing there is a potential problem. DENIOS-US has produced a new full-color poster that helps users to recognize and then safely handle defective lithium-ion batteries. This poster (below) alerts users to the most common causes of damage……
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Fall protection primer for solar installers
The rising popularity of renewable energy sources has led to an increase in solar panel installations. This surge in demand, while beneficial for the environment, also highlights a pressing concern: worker safety. In this context, falls during installations present a significant risk. This article aims to emphasize the importance of implementing robust fall protection measures,……
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Wärtsilä completes UL 9540A testing of GridSolv Quantum ESS
Technology group Wärtsilä achieved an important energy storage system (ESS) safety milestone last week. Its GridSolv Quantum technology successfully completed UL 9540A unit-level testing. Wärtsilä’s fire safety partners and stakeholders – including Intertek, Fire & Risk Alliance, Energy Safety Response Group and Energy Security Agency – oversaw the testing. Fire safety is a major priority……
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ESS earns UL 1973 safety certification for standalone batteries
The S200 battery modules from long-duration, iron flow battery specialists ESS Tech Inc. are now certified under UL 1973. This standard for stationary energy storage systems confirms quality, resilience and ability to operate safely and effectively in a variety of conditions. S200 modules power the ESS Energy Warehouse and Energy Center product lines. ESS flow……