Storm Eunice loosens solar panels on Eastleigh flats
Feb 2022Published 28 Sept 2026
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- Where
- Block of flats on Badger Close in Eastleigh
- What
- Solar panels came loose from the roof
- Injuries
- None reported
- Response
- Eastleigh firefighters secured the panels at around 3pm
- Outcome
- No further damage reported
What happened
A number of solar panels came loose from the roof of a block of flats on Badger Close in Eastleigh. Eastleigh firefighters secured the panels at around 3pm during Storm Eunice. No injuries or further damage are reported in the source.
Contributing factors
The panels came loose during Storm Eunice. The source does not describe the fixing method or any other cause.
Lessons learned
- Solar panels on occupied flats must be fixed to stay in place during named-storm winds.
- Loose panels above a block of flats are a falling-object risk and must be secured promptly.
- Building managers should inspect rooftop solar arrays for loosened modules after severe storms.
Not yet known
- Fixing method of the panels
- Cost of any repairs
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Source
Published 2026-09-28. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.