Onshore wind, solar, geothermal facilities, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) present evolving fire and explosion risks, and the sector is developing rapidly.
When something goes wrong, owners, operators, insurers, and contractors need independent, evidence-based answers. Neale Consulting carries out fire and explosion investigations for renewable energy and battery storage assets, giving counsel and clients alike confidence in managing disputes.
Wind Turbine Fire Investigations
A turbine fire raises hard questions about where it started and why. We investigate wind turbine fires and wider turbine fire incidents, looking at the nacelle, tower, and associated electrical equipment. Neale Consulting’s mechanical engineering and tribology background is relevant to the gearbox, bearings, and lubrication systems of turbines.
Solar Panel Fire Investigations
We investigate solar panel fire incidents on rooftops and at ground-mounted sites, as well as wider solar farm fires (including panels, mounting systems, inverters, and electrical connections). We establish whether a component failed, whether installation or maintenance played a part and who is responsible.
Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Fire Investigations
BESS fire and battery storage fire incidents most often involve lithium-ion batteries at commercial, industrial, and utility scale.
We examine the battery system, its control and monitoring systems, and the fire protection in place, and work out why the system failed and how the incident developed.
Geothermal & Other Renewable Assets
We are also able to investigate fires and explosions at geothermal power generation sites and other renewable-based generation facilities.
What We Determine
Our investigations always seek to determine at a minimum:
- Where the fire started and what ignited it.
- Which component or system failed, and why.
- How the incident developed, and how detection and suppression systems performed.
- Whether design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, or operation contributed.
- Who or what was responsible, for insurance, warranty, and liability purposes.
Who We Help
With over half a century of experience, Neale Consulting has been called upon by many parties to investigate complex fire and explosion incidents. Our clients have included insurers, asset owners, developers, operators, contractors, manufacturers, and legal professionals – who rely on our independent analysis of fires and explosions at renewable energy sites.
Neale Consulting: the fire investigation experts
If you require the investigation of a fire or explosion at a renewable energy site, then make Neale Consulting your first call.
Contact us as soon as possible before the site is cleared or evidence is removed.
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