What PVSTOP does

PVSTOP International Pty Ltd is an Australian privately-held company founded in 2018 that develops and commercializes a water-based polymer coating technology designed to rapidly de-energize solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. The core product is a temporary "liquid tarpaulin" coating that is sprayed onto solar panels to block incoming light, stopping DC electricity generation at the source within seconds; the dried coating is non-flammable, non-conductive, fire-retardant, and can be peeled off after up to 12 months without damaging the underlying panels. The flagship delivery system is a handheld Portable Pressure Vessel available in 9L, 4.5L, and 2.5-gallon sizes, with a spray range of up to 10 meters and coverage of approximately 34m² per 9L/2.5-gallon unit; even partial (40%) coverage is sufficient to break the circuit.

The company sells primarily to fire and emergency services globally (FDNY, London Fire Brigade, Prague Fire Brigade, Singapore Civil Defence Force, and multiple Australian fire authorities are documented adopters), as well as to electrical technicians, PV system owners, and utility-scale solar operators. Go-to-market is executed through a worldwide distributor network (Brittania Fire, Makro Fire, Safeware Inc, Jactone Products, Heavy Rescue Portugal, dedicated Mexico distributor, and others) supplemented by direct enterprise engagement with major fire services. Revenue is generated mainly from single-use disposable hardware (pressure vessel canisters) plus ancillary professional services revenue from online eLearning and VR training programs. The product is supported by ISO 14034:2016 ETV certification, BRE Global and TÜV Rheinland independent verification, and patent protection in 22 countries; operations span 30+ countries with more than 1,000 documented deployments and zero warranty disputes on record.

The business model is a consumable hardware play with regulatory-grade compliance barriers: products are certified regionally (UL8 in AMER, AS/NZS 1841.2:2007 in APAC, UKCA/CE EN 3-8 in EMEA) and priced through quote-based distributor arrangements rather than public list pricing. Distribution is the primary commercial layer, with direct enterprise engagement reserved for large emergency services contracts. Supporting digital tools include a coverage calculator for sizing requirements and an eLearning/VR training stack that creates adoption lock-in within fire service procurement cycles.

Name

PVSTOP

Legal name

PVSTOP International Pty Ltd

Website

https://pvstop.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PVSTOP is an Australian company that develops a proprietary water-based polymer coating and portable pressure vessel system to rapidly de-energize solar PV panels for fire services, electrical technicians, and solar operators across 30-plus countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar PV Safety Equipment

NAICS

Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Panel Cleaning (HSAEAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar End-of-Life, Recycling & Decommissioning (Panels, Inverters, Racking) (EUAMABAM)

Keywords

• Solar safety equipment
• PV de-energisation coating
• Fire retardant spray
• Solar panel shutdown
• Emergency response coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Burwood

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Portable Pressure Vessels: Sale of pressurized canisters/cylinders containing PVSTOP coating solution. Available in 9L, 4.5L, and 2.5 Gallon sizes. Single-use disposable units. Sold through distributors and direct to emergency services.
2. Product Training Programs: Training and certification programs for PVSTOP application. Online eLearning Program and VR Training options available. Training for fire services and solar professionals on deployment for emergency and maintenance scenarios.
3. Drone Delivery System: Cutting-edge drone-based delivery system for solar safety application mentioned in product offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PVSTOP manufactures and sells a proprietary water-based polymer solar PV safety coating delivered via disposable portable pressure vessels (9L, 4.5L, and 2.5-gallon sizes). When sprayed onto solar panels, the "liquid tarpaulin" blocks light and de-energizes the PV system within seconds (reducing DC current from 6.7 amps to zero in approximately 7 seconds), remaining effective for up to 12 months and peeling off without panel damage. The company also provides training programs (eLearning and VR) and a coverage calculator tool.

Product overview

PVSTOP offers a portfolio of solar PV safety solutions centered on its proprietary liquid polymer coating technology that de-energizes solar panels by blocking light. The core offering consists of the Portable Pressure Vessel (handheld canister system in 9L, 4.5L, and 2.5-gallon sizes) for emergency deployment, paired with the PVSTOP Liquid Polymer Coating itself. Supporting products include an Online Coverage Calculator for sizing requirements, an Online eLearning Program for training, VR Training for immersive scenario practice, and a Drone Delivery System (in development) for remote application. The system works across all solar PV installation types and can remain protective for up to 12 months.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PVSTOP Portable Pressure Vessel Flagship handheld delivery system combining fire extinguisher-style design with PVSTOP coating technology for rapid solar panel de-energization in emergency situations. Available in 9L and 4.5L (AS/NZS 1841.2:2007 and UKCA/CE EN 3-8 certified) and 2.5 Gallon (UL8 listed) portable pressure vessels. Single-use disposable units with up to 10m spray range.
• PVSTOP Liquid Polymer Coating The proprietary water-based polymer coating itself - a temporary peelable protective liquid that de-energizes solar PV systems by blocking light to photovoltaic cells. Dries into a non-flammable, non-conductive film lasting up to 12 months and peels off without damaging panels. Only 40% coverage required to reduce DC electricity to safe levels.
• PVSTOP Online eLearning Program Comprehensive online training program for PVSTOP deployment, covering application techniques for different panel orientations and emergency response scenarios for fire services and solar professionals.
• PVSTOP VR Training Immersive virtual reality training module for solar fire response scenarios, allowing first responders to practice PVSTOP deployment in simulated emergency situations.

Quantifiable outcome

• DC current reduced from 6.7 amps to zero in approximately 7 seconds
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brittania Fire LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based fire safety equipment distributor part of PVSTOP's worldwide distributor network.
• Makro Fire Extinguisher SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of PVSTOP's global distributor network for fire safety products.
• Safeware InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmergency equipment distributor in North America part of PVSTOP's distribution network.
• Heavy Rescue PortugalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortuguese distributor for emergency and rescue equipment carrying PVSTOP.
• Jactone ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based fire safety equipment manufacturer and distributor producing PVSTOP pressure vessels for EMEA market.
• PVStop MexicocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDedicated PVSTOP distributor for Mexico market.
• Prosafe InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafety equipment distributor carrying PVSTOP products.
• WISS CzechcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCzech company that delivered Prague Fire Brigade's new Iveco Daily gas firefighting vehicles equipped with PVSTOP.
• Singapore Civil Defence ForcecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGovernment emergency services agency that has integrated PVSTOP into frontline solar fire response capability.
• London Fire Brigade (LFB)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUK fire service that evaluated and adopted PVSTOP for solar panel fire response.
• Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFDNY research and development team evaluated PVSTOP and determined it would increase members' safety. Squad companies, HAZMAT engines and HAZMAT Company 1 carry PVSTOP canisters.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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