14 October 2026

• Date: Wednesday 14th October 
• Time: 11:00 - 12:30

Solar photovoltaic (PV) installations are becoming increasingly common across commercial and industrial buildings, helping organisations reduce operating costs, control energy costs and meet sustainability targets.

But as the number of rooftop and ground-mounted PV installations increases, so does the need to understand the fire risks associated with these systems - and how they can be detected and addressed effectively.

Join us for this CPD session, Proactive Fire Detection in Solar/PV Applications, where we will explore the key fire risks associated with solar PV systems and the role that Linear Heat Detection (LHD) can play in providing early, continuous detection.

What will the CPD cover?

• An introduction to solar photovoltaic systems and the growth of commercial PV
• The key fire risks associated with solar PV installations
• Common causes of fires, including electrical failures, overheating and hotspots, combustible roofing materials, battery storage and environmental factors
• The challenges of detecting fires across rooftop PV installations
• How Linear Heat Detection works and why it is suited to solar PV applications
• Planning and design considerations for integrating LHD into PV installations
• The benefits of Fixed Temperature Linear Heat Detection
• Relevant insurer guidance and recommendations
• Questions and discussion

The session will also look at how LHD can provide continuous monitoring across the length of a PV array, including areas around panels, connectors and other potential points of risk.

Who should attend?

This CPD will be particularly relevant to fire safety professionals, consultants, designers, specifiers and anyone involved in the planning, installation or management of commercial solar PV systems.