Professional installation, top-notch equipment and insurance

Installing a solar power plant is a smart investment that brings numerous benefits: significant savings on electricity bills, long-term protection against rising energy prices and greater energy independence, while also contributing to environmental protection and reducing CO2 emissions. However, to achieve all these benefits when choosing a solar power plant, one aspect must not be overlooked and must not be skimped on, and that is safety.

The question of the safety of solar power plants is raised almost every time the media reports a fire suspected of being caused by a component of a solar power plant. Part of the fear also stems from our innate suspicion of anything new because, although solar technology has been used for more than 60 years, in the collective consciousness it is still “new” and therefore automatically seems riskier.

For example, we will sit carefree in the house with a gas bottle under the sink or keep a flammable mobile phone with a lithium-ion battery in our pocket, but when a solar panel on the roof is mentioned, many immediately ask the question: “What if it catches fire?”.

So can solar power plants cause fires? The simple answer is that they can, just like a clothes dryer or any other electrical device we use, but such incidents are extremely rare, European statistics show. The same data also show that fires usually occur for two basic reasons: unprofessional installation and low-quality equipment, and this is most often the result of attempts to save money when choosing a power plant.

For this reason, it should be kept in mind that when deciding on a long-term investment such as the installation of a solar power plant, the price of the offer should not be the only important factor, but one should take into account who installs the system and what equipment is used.

ENNA Next is the market leader in Croatia with more than 2,500 contracted solar power plants and is recognized for its exceptional customer support and top tier Tier 1 equipment that includes microinverters. These are small devices that sit on the back of the solar panels and convert the direct current (DC) generated by the panels into alternating current (AC) which is used to run household appliances. There are also larger central inverters on the market that are separate from the panels, but ENNA Next uses exclusively microinverters because they allow for increased efficiency, better performance monitoring, less dependence on weather conditions, increased safety, less maintenance, and easier and cheaper system upgrades, which you can read more about here.

When it comes to safety, it should be noted that systems with central inverters often have high direct current (DC) voltage that passes through the roof to the inverter via cables, which poses a potential hazard, especially if the cables are of poor quality or damaged due to exposure to weather conditions. With microinverters, this danger does not exist, because the conversion of direct current to alternating current occurs immediately at the solar panel level, which ensures that high direct current voltage does not pass through the system, so there is less possibility of thermal load and insulation damage, i.e. the risk of sparking, electric arcing, and overheating, which most often leads to fires in solar systems, is drastically reduced. It is interesting to mention here that studies from Germany and the United Kingdom show that most incidents related to fires occur within six years of installation, from which it can be concluded that the quality of the equipment and professional installation are key factors when it comes to the safety of the power plant.

In this context, it is worth noting that ENNA Next procures equipment exclusively from verified manufacturers and offers a 25-year warranty on power plant parts and equipment, while expertise and experience are confirmed by more than 2,500 contracted power plants and more than 150 power plant upgrades by satisfied clients. In addition, ENNA Next provides 10 years of insurance for the power plant against damage caused by natural disasters (storm, lightning, earthquake, etc.), and each customer can obtain an additional 5 years of insurance through the Solar Ambassador referral program.

By choosing a reliable installation partner, top-quality equipment, insurance and warranty, a solar power plant can produce free and clean electricity for more than 30 years, bringing you significant savings and contributing to your energy independence, while potential risks can be minimized with professional installation, top-quality equipment and fast customer support.

For all additional questions about ENNA Next power plants, contact us at the toll-free number 0800 6622, send an inquiry to kucanstva@enna-next.hr or talk to our solar advisors Vedran and Sunčica and see for yourself why ENNA Next is the first choice for solar power plants for households in Croatia.