EXPLAINER: How to keep your solar panels safe from fire

Solar power can be a smart alternative energy source, especially in the Philippines, where sunlight is abundant. But poorly maintained or neglected solar installations can pose serious fire risks. READ: Going solar: The limitless power of the sun In 2017, a house in Oslob, Cebu, was razed by fire after a solar panel exploded midafternoon.

By jcristobal