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Damage eventFire within the PV system environment
ObjectiveRoot-cause assessment & documentation
ScopePV components + surroundings
ResultSubstantiated technical findings
Background
Following a fire event, clarification was needed regarding the technical cause, extent of damage and next steps. The client required transparent documentation for the insurer and other parties involved.
Key Questions
- Which technical abnormalities can be documented?
- Which damage hypotheses are plausible, which are not?
- Which immediate measures are safety-critical?
Approach
- Evidence preservation & visual inspection: Photo/video documentation, components, cable routes, connection areas.
- Document review: Installation records, test protocols, component lists, incident report.
- Technical assessment: Damage pattern, possible fault locations, thermal/electrical influencing factors.
- Delimitation: PV-related causes vs. external influences (e.g. surroundings, roof penetrations, connections).
- Remedial action plan: Securing the site, recommissioning check, replacement/remediation recommendations.
Results
A technical findings report was produced with documented evidence and a clear delimitation of plausible causes. This formed the basis for concrete steps towards safe restoration and assessment vis-à-vis third parties.
Outcome: Documented factual basis + technical assessment as the foundation for the insurer, remediation planning and, where applicable, legal clarification.
Value for the Client
- Structured documentation (for settlement & communication)
- Technical classification instead of speculation
- Prioritised measures (safety → restoration → prevention)
Clarify fire damage – Email: info@gutachterpv.org