Category: Solar Energy Systems

Is your photovoltaic system safe during Bonfire Night? Learn about how fireworks can damage solar panels and how to protect your commercial system.

El Nino could indirectly affect business electricity costs from the grid by influencing UK weather patterns, which can change electricity demand, renewable generation, and the wider balance between supply and demand.

UK inflation has reached 2.9%, but what does the rising inflation mean for business electricity costs. With autumn and winter approaching, businesses are once again facing uncertainty around energy costs and looking for practical ways to reduce their electricity expenditure and become less reliant on the grid.

The question people are asking is: “Can solar panels catch fire in extreme heat?” Yes, like all technology, solar panels can catch fire in extreme heat, although such incidents are rare when systems are properly installed and maintained.

The government has announced a £53 million investment in the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP), effective from June 2026. This significant funding will drive advancements in agricultural technology and presents a substantial opportunity for the adoption of renewable energy solutions within the sector.

Perovskite solar panels promise to increase energy output from solar farms and rooftops at a lower cost and are expected to perform better than silicon panels in satellites and electric cars​ (BBC, 2025)​.

In 2026, commercial and industrial solar power continues to drive the transition to a cleaner energy landscape, with businesses increasingly prioritising high-performance solar PV systems to meet their operational and sustainability goals.

Solar panels are a practical way to make commercial buildings more affordable and prepared for the future. 

Across the UK, businesses and organisations with large industrial roof spaces are looking into solar panels as an investment…