Risk assessment experts RiskSTOP are highlighting the introduction of new solar panel technology to the UK market and the need for insurers, brokers, property owners and landlords to be fully aware of it and the potential insurance risks involved. From 27 August 2026, plug-in photovoltaic (PV) solar panel systems can legally be bought and used in the UK, following changes announced by the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero. Already becoming familiar in parts of Europe, this new technology is designed to make small-scale solar generation much more accessible.
Johnny Thomson, Head of Strategic Pla