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Impact on global insurance
The rise in solar panel fires in the UK could influence how insurers globally assess risks for green energy installations. If similar problems emerge elsewhere, it might lead to higher premiums or stricter policy requirements for homes and businesses with solar panels, affecting the cost of going green.
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