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Faulty Installation of TOPCon Bifacial Modules Raises Fire Risk on Metal Roofs

Lack of awareness and unsafe practices behind fire incidents in rooftop solar

August 22, 2025

/ Meghana Prasad
/ Mercom Research Focus, Rooftop, Solar
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The increasing demand for TOPCon bifacial solar modules has raised concerns among industry professionals about their potential for unsafe installation, particularly on sheet metal roofs.

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