South Africa, 25/02/2026
Viridian Solar, a European developer of advanced photovoltaic (PV) fire-risk mitigation technologies, has formalised its South African market entry for ArcBox™, a DC connector fire-encapsulation solution designed to reduce fire propagation risk at PV connector interfaces.
As part of this framework, LTV Technologies & Supplies has been appointed as the licensed distribution partner for ArcBox™ in South Africa. LTV will be responsible for product supply, pricing governance, and market availability across approved industry channels.
Operational rollout, field integration, and risk-based application guidance will be managed through Civitas Risk Control, ensuring that ArcBox™ is deployed within a structured PV safety and preparedness framework rather than as a standalone product.
A layered approach to PV fire risk mitigation
ArcBox™ is engineered to encapsulate DC / MC4-type connectors, providing containment at the point of failure should connector arcing or thermal degradation occur. The solution is intended to limit fire propagation, supporting broader PV fire-risk reduction strategies where additional DC connectors are present.
The solution does not replace compliant system design, certified installation, or maintenance practices, but forms part of a layered safety approach aligned with international best practice and insurer expectations.
Structured go-to-market model
To support controlled, responsible market adoption, the South African framework includes:
- Direct distribution via LTV Technologies & Supplies, with a defined Recommended Retail Price (RRP) structure
- Trade pricing tiers for approved electrical wholesalers, solar retailers, and EPC supply channels, linked to volume thresholds
- Operational deployment and technical oversight coordinated by Civitas Risk Control
- A national PVStop Technical Partner Network, trained to:
- support correct application contexts
- assist with field deployment where required
- align ArcBox™ use with PV risk assessments and preparedness planning
This structure ensures consistent messaging, technical integrity, and avoidance of inappropriate or misapplied installations.
Market introduction and availability ArcBox™ Website
ArcBox™ will be introduced to the South African market in a phased and controlled manner, with initial focus on:
- commercial and industrial PV installations
- sites with elevated DC fire-risk profiles
- applications where connector encapsulation provides measurable risk-reduction value
Further technical guidance, deployment criteria, and availability timelines will be communicated following final OEM alignment and market readiness milestones.
About Viridian Solar Website
Viridian solar develops advanced PV safety technologies focused on fire-risk reduction, containment, and resilience within modern solar installations.
About LTV Technologies & Supplies Website
LTV Technologies & Supplies is a South African distributor of Tier-1 safety, risk-mitigation, and operational technology solutions serving the renewable energy, infrastructure, and safety sectors.
About Civitas Risk Control Website
Civitas Risk Control provides operational risk management, preparedness frameworks, and field-based safety integration for critical infrastructure and renewable energy assets.
Johan Bosman – CEO LTV Technologies & Supplies
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