PVSTOP SOLAR PANEL BLOCK OUT SPRAY
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Making Solar Energy Safe
PVSTOP switches off solar panels in seconds.
Problem:
Compromised solar PV systems pose life-threatening electrical and fire risks, endangering lives, property, and emergency responders
Solar PV systems generate dangerous DC electricity when exposed to light. This electricity is hard to detect, making it particularly hazardous. Aging, damaged, or poorly maintained PV installations increase fire risks, while uncontrolled DC electricity jeopardises first responders’ safety. These dangers threaten lives, property, and business operations, severely hindering emergency personnel’s ability to effectively manage and mitigate risks at incidents involving solar PV systems.
Solution:
PVSTOP rapidly deactivates solar PV systems, ensuring safety while protecting lives and property
PVSTOP rapidly and safely deactivates solar PV systems by applying a “liquid tarpaulin” coating to the panels, blocking light and stopping DC electricity generation within seconds, effectively de-energising the entire PV system. After application, the dried coating can be peeled off without damaging the PV system and disposed of as general waste. PVSTOP is effective on all solar PV installation types, ensuring safety, minimising property damage, and protecting first responders and PV system owners.
PVSTOP—FIRE RETARDANT SOLUTION FOR SOLAR PANELS
Revolutionising solar safety with a simple spray, PVSTOP sets a new standard in protective solutions, offering rapid deactivation, durable adhesion, and easy removal.
When to use PVStop
PVSTOP can be applied before an electrical event escalates into a fire incident, during an incident, or after an incident to mitigate the risk of a secondary fire developing.
Quick
“Switches off” solar systems by blocking light to PV cells with its fire retardant spray.
Sticky
Adheres to panels in any weather, ensuring effectiveness even on wet surfaces.
Peelable
The coating easily peels off once dry, reactivating the PV system without damage.
Dispose
The discarded PVSTOP coating can be condensed into a ball and disposed of safely in general waste.
Essential
Provides first responders and maintenance teams with a crucial, safe tool for emergency and routine use.
ENSURE THE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY OF YOUR SOLAR PV SYSTEM
Let PVStop help you take the next step towards a secure and sustainable future
PVStop International Pty Ltd are leaders in renewable energy and new technology safety.
PVStop provides essential safety and security for solar PV systems across various scenarios. As a preventative measure, PVStop is applied when panels are damaged or hotspots detected, ensuring the safety of equipment at the first signs of smoking, arcing, or imminent risks like hailstorms and wildfires. In emergencies, PVStop can be rapidly deployed to mitigate risks to first responders during fire incidents, deactivating PV arrays regardless of whether they are the ignition source. Post-incident, PVStop is crucial in restoring safety and stability, preventing secondary fires from re-energized damaged panels and ensuring a safe environment for fire and insurance investigators.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can a Solar Panel (PV) System be switched off?
Solar panels cannot be turned off when exposed to light – light is the source of their power. This means that the panels are always live and can potentially cause electrocution during an emergency situation. The only safe and reliable means to ‘switch off’ (de-energise) the system at the source is to block the light received by the solar panels.
How long does PVStop take to switch off my Solar Panel system?
PVStop can switch off a panel in seconds.
How long does it take for PVStop to dry?
PVStop touch-dries in five minutes. The liquid blanket will set overnight and can be peeled off the following day.
Is PVStop easy to apply?
Yes. The PVStop delivery system is similar to a fire extinguisher: point and spray.
Can PVStop extinguish flames in a fire scenario?
Yes, PVStop is a fire retardant solution and is non-flammable.
Is PVSTOP a fire extinguisher?
No, although PVSTOP can extinguish a Class A fire (and successfully passed a Class 2A examination under Australian Standards test conditions), it is not a certified fire extinguisher, it is a light blocking agent designed to ‘switch off’ solar PV systems.
How Does it Work?
The liquid blanket covers the solar panel and blocks the light from reaching the solar panel surface.
Will PVSTOP Damage my solar PV system?
No, PVSTOP is specifically designed to be applied to solar PV systems to block the light and ‘switch off’ the solar PV system at the source of power production without damaging the system.PVSTOP dries into a latex-like film that can be easily peeled off post application when the PV system is ready to be re-activated.
Does PVStop work in all weather conditions?
Yes. PVStop works during all weather conditions.
What is the DC Danger Zone?
The DC danger zone refers to the safety risk that solar panels pose. Solar panels cannot be turned off when exposed to light. In the event of a short circuit, fire or flood the solar panels continue to generate potentially lethal DC voltage. PVStop is currently the only safe way to deactivate panels.
Why are solar panels systems sometimes called solar PV systems?
PV is an abbreviation of Photovoltaic: Photo=Light, Voltaic=Electricity. The technical term for a solar panel system is a solar photovoltaic system which is commonly abbreviated to solar PV system.