Solar panels can be dangerous in an emergency, according to WWLP TV, Springfield, MA. As installing solar panels to generate power becomes more common, fire departments are faced with new challenges.
Solar is a growing sector for green energy and green jobs. Various worker health and safety hazards exist in the manufacture, installation, and maintenance of solar energy. Employers working in the solar energy business need to protect their workers from workplace hazards and workers need to understand how to protect themselves from hazards.