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Minimaxs PVProtect system, recognized by German insurers, detects fires in solar panels and combats them in their early stages.
German fire protection specialist Minimax GmbH has developed a new water extinguishing system for flat roofs with photovoltaic systems.
The PVProtect solution can be used on roofs with slopes of up to 10 degrees. It consists of a network of thermal differential detectors and extinguishing nozzles distributed around the solar modules, which can quickly combat small fires.
When a sensor detects an unusual increase in temperature, it sends a message to the fire protection center and subsequently to the firefighters. Closely spaced sensors accurately locate even the smallest fires, and the systems extinguishing nozzles can quickly tackle them with a minimum of water, ensuring risk-appropriate water distribution at low operating pressures.
According to Minimax, the system can be connected to the existing water supply of a sprinkler system, allowing for cost-effective integration into existing fire protection systems.
The manufacturer has declared that its PVProtect solution is recognized by German insurance companies and by VdS Schadensverhütung GmbH, corporate security institute and subsidiary of the General Association of the German Insurance Industry.
Minimax is a company active worldwide, with around 10,000 employees and €2.2 billion ($2.37 billion) in sales. |
