Tag: fire-risk
Beware of the fire risk posed by lithium-ion batteries
AS renewable energy systems, including solar panels and battery energy storage systems (BESS), gain increasing popularity, experts caution about the potential fire risks posed by lithium-ion batteries. Commonly used in energy...
The construction sector has one of the biggest carbon footprints in the world
The construction sector has one of the biggest carbon footprints in the world. It is responsible for almost 40% of global CO2 emissions. The high emissions are not only based on...
How to prevent solar inverter short-circuits and fires
WITH many South Africans installing inverters as part of solar power systems to mitigate the impact of loadshedding in homes and at businesses, users need to be aware of the potential...
Bespoke fire-risk systems for agri and food processing
“IN creating a bespoke system for any new or operational businesses, we look at each risk area and ask what it is we need to do to mitigate this particular risk,”...