Solar energy is booming across residential properties as homeowners chase lower electricity bills and greener energy sources. Rooftop arrays have become a familiar sight in suburban neighborhoods, ...

The use of solar electricity in homes and businesses has increased rapidly, but there are new concerns associated with this growth. Fire is among the most dangerous. Although they are uncommon, solar ...

In recent years, solar panels have become a common sight in South Africa, adorning the rooftops of thousands of homes. Load shedding was the main driving force behind folks across the country opting ...

New London — More than 3,000 newly installed solar panels are poised to begin capturing sunlight from a section of city land that for 40 years was notorious for its frequent smoldering fires, rats and ...

Loose connections, damaged or faulty wiring among leading causes of solar panel fires, according to new analysis from insurer QBE. Freedom of information requests to UK fire services find increase in ...

A research paper commissioned by the UK government has concluded that a more comprehensive approach to fire safety in rooftop solar installations is needed. The research, carried out by ...