Reduce fire hazards in agriculture

Installing BirdBlocker is a cost-efficient, sustainable contribution to reduce fire hazards of solar power in agriculture.

The spread of solar panels in agriculture, is a great development. It reduces the energy costs, contributes to the environmentally conscious generation of electricity and creates a new income opportunity for agriculture. The investment deserves to be protected: For the highest yield at every time as well as for the longevity of the system. It comes with it’s own set of risks. With the widespread use of solar systems on farms, it shows in the statistics: It raises the risk of barnfires. In the Netherlands, that 20% of all the barn fires have faulty electric at its basis. Recent analysis has shown that since 2020, the amount of barn fires due to an electric cause has doubled. All fingers point into the one aspect that has changed: Solarpanels.

In addition, specifically within poultry, nesting birds under solar panels are a liability in terms of infection diseases as well as parasites.

Download our whitepaper to read how BirdBlocker can help you protect your farm against these risks:

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