SELECT calls for qualified electricians to check homes before plug-in solar panel installation
Scotland’s construction trade association, SELECT, has backed calls for homeowners to have their wiring checked by a qualified electrician before buying plug-in solar panels. The electrotechnical body said this week’s alert by Electrical Safety First (ESF) echoes their own concerns about the potential safety issues posed by the photovoltaic (PV) products, which can now be […]
MD Govier Electrical Engineering Marks 15 Years in Business
Milton Keynes-based MD Govier Electrical Engineering is celebrating its 15th anniversary, marking a decade and a half of delivering electrical engineering services across commercial, industrial, domestic and specialist sectors throughout the UK. Founded in 2011 by Director Mark Govier, whose career in electrical engineering spans more than 30 years, the company has grown through repeat […]
NAPIT responds to Government’s plug-in solar consultation
Certification body and training provider NAPIT has responded to the UK Government’s consultation on enabling the safe deployment of plug-in solar technologies within the UK. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero asked for views on proposed amendments to the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 (PSSR) to allow plug-in solar to connect via […]
KNIPEX unveils new tool case for photovoltaics
Hand tools manufacturer KNIPEX has introduced a new tool case for photovoltaic (PV) installations, bringing together a selection of tools designed for working with MC4 and MC4 Evo 2 connectors. The KNIPEX Tool Case for Photovoltaics is intended to provide electricians with the equipment needed for the installation and maintenance of solar systems, with all tools […]
Absolar solar panels installed at Bexhill’s De La Warr Pavilion
Commercial solar company Absolar has completed the installation of 144 lightweight solar panels at the Grade I-listed De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, as part of the venue’s ‘An Icon For Everyone’ redevelopment project. Installed on the auditorium roof, the 77.7kWp system is expected to generate around 71,570kWh of electricity each year, meeting […]
SolarEdge to showcase energy management portfolio
SolarEdge Technologies, a smart energy technology company, will showcase a range of new residential and commercial energy technologies at Intersolar Europe 2026, highlighting its focus on integrated solar, battery storage, EV charging, and energy management platforms. The company says the latest developments are designed to simplify system design, installation, and commissioning for installers and engineering, […]
Industry bodies urge caution on plug-in solar panels
Leading electrical industry bodies, including the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), are warning that plug-in solar PV units should not be widely introduced until robust safety, regulatory, and technical frameworks are established to protect consumers and the electricity network. The ECA, Electrical Safety First (ESF), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), NICEIC, and SELECT have issued […]
Allume launches SolShare 2 for shared solar installations
Cleantech company Allume Energy has launched SolShare 2, the latest version of its shared solar technology designed to connect a single rooftop solar PV system directly to multiple flats. Available to UK installers from August 2026, the updated device introduces increased capacity, expanded battery integration capabilities, and installation improvements aimed at apartment blocks and multi-occupancy residential […]
KNIPEX launches PreciForce SAC PV tool
Hand tools manufacturer KNIPEX has introduced the PreciForce SAC, a hand tool designed to combine cutting, stripping, and crimping functions for photovoltaic (PV) installations. Developed for use with MC4 and MC4 Evo 2 connectors, the tool is intended for installers carrying out solar installation, maintenance, and repair work. By integrating multiple functions into a single […]
Liberty Wines cuts energy costs with solar installation
Liberty Wines says it has reduced its electricity costs by £86,480 in 10 months following the installation of a rooftop solar system at its warehouse in Basingstoke. The 521kWp installation was designed and installed by Insight Energy using SolarEdge technology and supplies power to both the warehouse and the company’s electric vehicle fleet. According to […]