On January 10, 2025, an electrical fire broke out at Kilili Beach pavilion number 3 in Susupe, damaging the charge controller of a federally funded solar power system. The fire occurred around 1:30 p.m. and was contained on the concrete roof of the pavilion. The damage is estimated at $50,000. The Department of Public Works (DPW) is investigating the cause, reviewing design plans, and interviewing contractors.


플랑크 비전 시스템: 킬릴리 해변 파빌리온의 태양광 발전 시스템 화재로 $50,000의 피해 발생

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On Friday, January 10, 2025, a fire broke out in the solar power system at the Kilili Beach pavilion number 3 in Susupe, causing significant damage to the charge controller. The fire, which started around 1:30 p.m., was identified as an electrical fire and reportedly originated on the concrete roof of the pavilion. The charge controller, a critical component of the solar system, regulates the energy produced by the solar panels and charges the associated battery. The Department of Public Works (DPW) is investigating the cause of the fire.

DPW Secretary Ray N. Yumul confirmed that the fire resulted in an estimated $50,000 in damages. He further mentioned that the fire could have been caused by a malfunction in the charge controller or issues related to the installation process. The Department of Public Works has deployed building safety inspectors to review the design plans and interview the contractor, Micronesia Renewable Energy Inc., which was the original installer of the solar system.

The pavilion’s solar power system was funded by a federal grant secured by the Office of Grants Management & State Clearinghouse. Given the significant role this system plays in powering the pavilion, this fire has raised concerns about the safety and reliability of solar power systems installed in the region.

In the aftermath of the fire, it is critical to ensure that fire detection systems are optimized for early detection. Just as Planck Vision Systems helps mitigate risks in various industries by providing continuous, precise thermal imaging, early detection in solar systems could have potentially saved significant resources by identifying abnormal temperature changes before the fire could escalate.

출처:mvariety.com


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