Electrical Safety First

Today’s roll out of plug-in solar could make renewable energy more accessible, but households should not overlook electrical safety. Our technical director, Luke Osborne, was on BBC Breakfast this morning, sharing some important safety advice. If you’re thinking about getting plug-in solar panels, read our safety tips and download our free guide to help keep your home safe: https://lnkd.in/eUw93fzB #PlugInSolar #EnergySaving #RenewableEnergy

Thousands of people have already engaged with the conversation around unsafe e-bike batteries. The challenge now is ensuring regulation keeps pace with the way products are bought and sold online. Battery Breakdown explores why stronger enforcement, clearer accountability and third-party certification could help prevent future tragedies.

Substandard e-bike batteries continue to enter the UK market through third-party sellers on online marketplaces. While current frameworks provide some protections, enforcement and consistency across online marketplaces remains a challenge. Strengthening regulatory oversight and introducing third-party certification could help close this gap and improve product safety outcomes.

Devastating e-bike battery fires are still on the rise. We need your support. The Product Regulation and Metrology (PRAM) consultation presents an opportunity to strengthen the UK’s approach to product safety for high-risk goods such as e-bike batteries. Ensuring consistency across third-party sellers will be critical to closing existing safety gaps.

Why this consultation could save lives 👇 There is growing recognition that products powered by lithium-ion batteries, such as e-bikes, present higher risk. Reputable manufacturers are already meeting safety standards. But the concern is how to effectively address substandard batteries and chargers that are still reaching consumers. These substandard batteries are sold via under-regulated online marketplaces. The focus now must be on how new regulations are implemented, enforced and applied across online marketplaces. ▶️ Watch the full documentary to understand what’s at stake and how we can solve the issue.

The Product Regulation and Metrology (PRAM) consultation presents an opportunity to strengthen the UK’s approach to product safety for high-risk goods such as e-bike batteries. A key consideration is how regulatory measures will be implemented and enforced across online marketplaces. Ensuring consistency across third-party sellers will be critical to closing existing safety gaps.