This block will address the roofs that support photovoltaic installations from different aspects and features (mechanical, durability, waterproofing, fire safety, etc.).

• Chairman: David Jiménez, Head of Technical Services of the College of Industrial Technical Engineers of Barcelona.

• Edith Antonatus, Fire Safety Consultant of PU EUROPE, the European Federation of Manufacturers of Rigid Polyurethane Insulation Products.

• Patricia Medina, Expert Flat Non Residential Manager at BMI, and participates on behalf of AIFIM, the Iberian Association of Waterproofing Manufacturers.

• Javier Fernández-Font, General Manager of Alusin Solar and Vice President of UNEF, the Spanish Union of Photovolyaics, the entity he represents.

• Eric Guillaume, General Manager of EFECTIS. European reference entity in the evaluation of the fire behavior of products, systems or projects, for any industry.

• Ignacio Mir, President of AFEPP. Association of Spanish Manufacturers of Insulating Sandwich Panels.

• Guest round table: Xabier Olano, Fire Safety Lab Manager of TECNALIA.

In the Round Table of the second session, speakers addressed key issues on the installation of photovoltaic panels on roofs, especially on pre-existing structures, exploring technical, safety and regulatory issues, as well as the need for better collaboration with insurance companies.

Participants underlined that, with proper studies and respect for regulations, it is possible to install PV panels on roofs in a safe way. In this regard, they called on insurers and regulators to consider the entire system (roof and panels) when assessing risks and to establish clear guidelines for existing rooftop installations.