by Hannane Haddouch | Apr 29, 2026
Emissions from fires in photovoltaic (PV) panels are estimated to be 100x lower than those from PV panel manufacture. Based on fire statistics for PV panels and estimations of emissions during the fire, fire extinction and replacement of damaged panels and parts of...
by Hannane Haddouch | Apr 29, 2026
Fire safety expert concerns on UK Government proposals to facilitate plug-in self-install solar panels or batteries. The UK is accelerating green energy as “the only route” to energy sovereignty, to end dependency on volatile fossil fuel prices. The UK’s current...
by Hannane Haddouch | Apr 8, 2026
22nd April. Oliver Töpfer, Nabaltec, introduction to Mechanisms, Applications and Test Methods for PIN flame retardants. Free pinfa-NA webinar: Wednesday 22nd April 2026, 11:30 – 12:30 EDT (USA) = 17h30-18h30 CEST (Brussels time). pinfa-NA’s 22nd Lunch and Learn...
by Hannane Haddouch | Apr 8, 2026
Members’ meeting shows pinfa’s high level of activity in policy, PIN fire safety and chemicals regulation. pinfa’s General Assembly, 18-19 March, Brussels and online, brought together over 30 participants. The pinfa Board and the Cefic team working for pinfa...
by Hannane Haddouch | Apr 8, 2026
A fire started in a train near Lyon, France, apparently in the pantograph system. All 210 passengers were evacuated. 25 persons were identified as impacted by smoke, and one person was hospitalised after fainting. The fire is said to have started in the high-voltage...
