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Addressing the fire risk of rooftop solar panels

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After an increase in fires involving solar photovoltaic systems, largely in residential installations, Rob Murton, senior development underwriter for Ventis Insurance, and Lee Masson, managing director at Halliwell Forensics, examine how insurers can manage the risks associated with roof-mounted systems.

Amid a general social trend towards more environmentally-conscious energy consumption, interest has grown in installing solar photovoltaic generation systems on domestic and commercial buildings. 

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