Amazon shut down 47 rooftop solar sites in 2021 after six fire incidents
Amazon decommissioned rooftop solar systems across all 47 of its North American facilities in 2021 following six reported incidents involving fires or arc flash events. The decision came after multiple sites flagged serious safety concerns with their solar installations. A subsequent audit of Amazon's global solar portfolio uncovered one critical issue and 259 significant problems. Faults identified included mismatched connectors, improper installation, poor wire management, and water intrusion in inverters.
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