Introduction
As solar energy is adopted more, the need to protect these renewable energy systems is increasing. One of the newest stripes in solar safety innovation is Smart Rapid Shutdown (SRSD) technology, which offers an industry-first layer of protection from electrical hazards. In this growing area of Solar technology, we describe below how SRSD technology is playing a role in solar safety, regulation compliance and where this may lead to in the future.
Explaining Smart Rapid Shutdown technology
SRSD technology is designed to rapidly de-energize solar panels in the case of an emergency, such as a fire or access to the roof for first res-ponders. SRSD devices improve safety of solar installations at any time by immediately and automatically bringing down the voltage of a PV array to a safe level within seconds, helping prevent potential electrical shock and fire accident hazard to property owners as well as emergency personnel.
In compliance with regulations and industry standards
SRSDs are only necessary for not only safety but compliance. An example includes the US National Electrical Code (NEC) 690.12 mandating solar array rapid shutdown in case of a fire to mitigate electric shock hazard. These codes must be followed to ensure solar is only permitting in a legal manner but also safe for the surrounding people and property. This fine can be significant, and in some cases it will lead to termination of the solar systems operating at the residences.
The solution: Reduced traffic and improved emergency response
In emergency response scenarios, SRSD technology is critical for immediately bringing solar panel voltage down to safe levels. This functionality is especially critical to keeping emergency res-ponders safe from the need to enter on roof tops in a fire. SRSDs prevent any electrical hazards to res-ponders and the building by de-energizing the panels. This technology is slowly being implemented in homes and solar power plant, becoming a new standard for safety.
Servicing Systems and Keeping Staff Safe
Additionally, SRSD technology is enabling more safety in maintaining and servicing solar systems during very regular maintenance work as well as repair processes. By enabling technicians to bring the PV array and safe with the press of a button, SRSDs make it safer for technicians performing work on PV arrays. This comes in handy in some places that are packed and might accidentally lead someone to getting electrocuted.
As this trend of SRSD innovations continues, Sync Tech has a close cooperation with industry-leading companies like Huawei. The Smart String-level Disconnection (SSLD) technology, certified by DEKRA and Intertek, detects the fault occurring on one of the strings and automatically carries out a string level rapid shutdown in less than one millisecond. Such high accuracy enhances safety of solar applications.
SRSD tech and the Future of Solar Safe
SRSD technology will be integral to the future of solar safety. As the solar industry matures globally, SRSD technology is also expected to enjoy higher level of commercialization due to being part of standard factory configuration in solar installations. It also will boost safety and importantly, do so in a way that advances cleaner energy while maintaining energy security.
Conclusion
Smart Rapid Shutdown New Solar Safety — Smart Rapid Shutdown re-defines what solar safety is, and how to best safe guard our people and property. Although still in the early stages of development, this technology has the potential to be a game-changer for solar safety in the future. As this technology pushes on, we look forward to reading a bright future for SRSDs as safe and sustainable pillars of expansion in the solar industry. That is a central strand of innovation, therefore, to solar safety and the full unleashing of the benefits of renewable energy in total.
