Large fires in ground-mounted solar power plants are extremely rare. These facilities are closely monitored, and deviations are promptly addressed. Solar panels are not highly flammable materials, as they are primarily made of glass and steel. Grass fires that may spread from the surroundings typically do not ignite the panels. Globally, with 1,200 GW (1,200,000 MW) of solar power installed, there have been no known injuries or casualties due to fires. In the few known solar power plant fires, the cause was usually a malfunctioning inverter or transformer, which was extinguished without spreading to the rest of the facility.
All fires, including grass fires, produce smoke, which is not healthy to breathe. Solar parks are subject to specific requirements by firefighting authorities concerning access to the site, safety distances, and other fire safety aspects. We primarily use silicon-based panels, which have lower environmental risks compared to thin-film panels.