We were recently called out to inspect a solar system after the homeowner experienced a fire on their roof. It wasn’t our customer—but it quickly became our problem to diagnose and resolve.
The cause? Squirrels. They had made a nest under the solar panels and chewed through the wiring insulation. That exposed live conductors, which sparked and ignited the nest. The fire spread to the roof. Fortunately, the homeowner was there when it happened and was able to act fast. The house was saved—but it was close.
Let’s be clear: this wasn’t the solar system’s fault.
It wasn’t bad equipment. It wasn’t a shoddy install. This was a pest problem. Rodents like squirrels see the space beneath solar panels as a perfect nesting spot—and when they start chewing on wires, it’s only a matter of time before something goes wrong.
This Can Happen to Any System
Whether your system is brand new or 10 years old, if it’s exposed underneath, it’s vulnerable. Fires like this are rare—but they’re real. And completely preventable.
Protect Your Home With Pest Abatement
If you have solar and no critter guard installed, you’re gambling with your home, maybe even your life. Here’s how to fix that:
- Install critter guard to keep pests out
- Schedule annual inspections to catch signs early
- Act fast if you hear or see anything unusual on your roof
$500 Off Pest Abatement—Even If We Didn’t Install Your Solar
It doesn’t matter who put your system in—we’re offering $500 off pest abatement services to anyone who mentions this article.
Just email cts@edge-gogreen.com and reference this post to lock it in.
Solar is Safe. But It’s Not Squirrel-Proof.
If you’ve got panels on your roof and no pest protection in place, don’t wait. One nest, one spark, and you could be dealing with something far worse than lost production.
We’ve seen firsthand how fast it can escalate. Take this seriously—get protected.
