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Centroplan, founded in 1892, is a provider of specialized roofing solutions and photovoltaic solutions with operations in Europe and the Americas.Over 4,000 commercial and industrial rooftop installations and 600MW of PV project examples in 20 countries.
The strategic cooperation between Kusolar and Centroplan will officially open up the solar roofing industry to join forces and share advantages, providing a solid foundation and guarantee for the in-depth promotion of new energy.
FM-certified PV systems are very much improved in terms of wind, fire and hail resistance, and are fundamentally different from domestic PV systems in terms of safety.
| FM Standard 4478 Performance Requirements | Centroplar | Other uncertified systems | Comparison of results and risk factors for non-FM certified systems |
| Flammability testing | Test Passed Fire rating classA |
No relevant tests | The dispersal space and thermal conductivity of the modules are not safe enough to prevent the roof and the PV system as a whole from burning in the event of on-site combustion due to deterioration or short-circuiting. Wind uplift settings on roof panels and fixtures are also insufficient. |
| Wind uplift resistance test | Test Passed wind uplift resistance105psf(5027N/m³) |
Top plate and fixtures only Tension test between the top plate and the fixture | It was observed from early tests that the stresses in the PV panels would be transferred to the module frames and the purlin fixing bolts under the roof panels. Resulting in the module then being destroyed straight away and some of the bolts under the sandalwood collapsing straight away. The wind uplift settings on the roof panels and fixtures were also inadequate. |
| Hail resistance test | Test Passed-Hail Resistance Rating Class4 | No relevant tests | medium risk |
| Electrical Performance Testing | Approved | No relevant tests | medium risk |
| Electrical Safety Testing | Test Passed | No relevant tests | medium risk |
| Gravity load, resistance test | Test Passed-Gravity load, resistance up to 120psf | No relevant tests | medium risk |
