solar panels

New research from business insurer QBE reveals the rate of solar panel fires is rising faster than the rate of installations, with fires up 133% over four years to the end of 2025, compared to a 52% increase in solar panel installations.  The data collected by QBE from Freedom of Information (FOI) requests made to […]

The financial appeal of generating electricity from sunlight is undeniable. However, many owners of traditional solar panels underestimate the hidden costs and ongoing efforts tied to system upkeep. Here, Martin Ulmann, marketing manager at solar roof providers SunStyle, explains why traditional solar panels can be costly to maintain and how the alternative can help address […]

The increasing demand for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in UK homes is good news for electrical contractors who want to make the move into this growing market. However, as Rob Shepherd explains, safe and successful installation is dependent on fully understanding and meeting the wiring requirements of these systems.  Since the introduction of the Feed-in […]

Searches for solar panel installations surged 32.85% from 2022-2023, with demand for renewable energy increasing. However one of the biggest hesitations for installing is not knowing how much maintenance they need. Andy Kerr, Founder at BOXT, looks at why: The cost of living crisis coupled with the race to Net Zero has resulted in increased demand […]

LG Solar is launching the “LG370N1C-N5” (N-type) panel, a 60-cell panel with a high efficiency of 21.4% and an output of 370 watts. The new panel is ideal for generating solar power on the roof of residential properties. LG Solar will also be expanding its portfolio for commercial and utility settings with the Mono X […]