Global conflicts drive 65% surge in solar power adoption, UK firms report
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Dave Harvey
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Summary
The article reports on how global conflicts, particularly the Iran conflict, have driven a significant rise in solar power adoption. It highlights Ben Harrison's solar firm, which saw a 65% sales increase since the Iran conflict began, and features the Numatic plant in Chard, Somerset, which installed a field of solar panels to power its vacuum cleaner factory. The piece connects geopolitical instability to increased interest in energy independence and renewable energy solutions for businesses.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledOne director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.
Ben Harrison's solar firm said sales has risen by 65% since the Iran conflict began
On a sunny day, this field of solar panels will power the whole factory behind it making vacuum cleaners in Chard, Somerset
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