Electricity increases risk

This is how (fire) dangerous PV systems really are

Be careful when choosing a supplier - not every company is specialized.(Bild: MAXSHOT_PL - stock.adobe.com)

The heat of the sun, high power output, thick cables and lots of electronics - a technical defect in the photovoltaic system caused the fire at the Martinsschlössl in Klosterneuburg last week. Now many people are asking themselves a hot question: How high is the fire risk of PV systems? And where are the potential sources of error? The "Krone" asked experts.

The major fire in the historic building in the district of Tulln caused damage in the six-figure euro range despite extensive firefighting efforts. Which suggests what experts also confirm: Once a PV system catches fire, it does so "properly" - including a high risk of serious consequential damage. This is because the highly technical components are difficult to extinguish.