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Suffolk council disconnects solar panels at 80 schools after fires
Suffolk County Council has disconnected solar panels at around 80 schools as a precaution after three recent fires linked to the systems. The panels will remain offline indefinitely while investigations determine the cause. The move affects thousands of students and staff across the county.
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This incident highlights the need for rigorous safety standards in solar installations, especially as renewable energy adoption accelerates.
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