Solar panels blown off roof in storm at Newquay
Feb 2020Published 28 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
- Where
- East Street, Newquay
- What
- A dozen solar panels blown off a roof
- Injuries
- None reported
- Response
- Crews made panels safe and cordoned area
- Cause
- Not reported
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What happened
A dozen solar panels were blown off a roof in East Street, Newquay. One appliance from Newquay Community Fire Station attended. Crews made the panels safe and cordoned off the area. No fire was reported.
Contributing factors
The service item is headed as storm damage. The cause of the panels leaving the roof is not otherwise described.
Lessons learned
- Roof-mounted solar arrays need fixings suited to local wind loads, and those fixings should be checked after high winds.
- Loose or fallen panels should be reported and the area kept clear until they are made safe.
- Crews should treat dislodged panels as a dangerous structure until the area is cordoned and the equipment is secured.
Not yet known
- Why the panels came off
- Wind speed or storm conditions
- Panel model and age
- Cost of repairs
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Source
Other entries that name Newquay
Published 2026-09-28. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
