The analysis in this report reveals the value in preparing guidelines in collaboration with those involved in developing the PV industry (technologists, installers, electricians, and inspectors) and firefighter organizations and disseminating the guidelines through the respective. . The analysis in this report reveals the value in preparing guidelines in collaboration with those involved in developing the PV industry (technologists, installers, electricians, and inspectors) and firefighter organizations and disseminating the guidelines through the respective. . Components of photovoltaic (PV) systems undergo rigorous safety and reliability testing protocols during manufacturing and fulfill the electrical safety requirements established by various codes and standards. These systems do not pose health, safety, or environmental risks under normal operating. . Gridscape Solutions, in partnership with the City of Fremont and funded by California CEC with $1. 8 million grant funding, installed solar emergency microgrid systems at three fire stations in Fremont, California. Learn more about the STEP funding program. . This work has been carried out by members of the Building Research Establishment Ltd (BRE), BRE National Solar Centre (NSC) and the BRE Global Fire Safety Group, on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change, Contract number TRN 1011/04/2015, agreed, 21/07/15. These systems don't run at benign car battery voltage anymore but are pumping power at up to 600-volts DC whenever the sun is shining!. The progressive Fire Chief Debra Amesqua led the department ahead of most Midwest fire departments in the “greening” of fire stations and that effort continues today under Fire Chief Chris Carbon. Back in 2009, the department's 13,500-sq. building was designed to support the health and wellness. .
