Islamabad, June 5, 2025: Following deadly storms that recently claimed around 20 lives across Punjab, provincial authorities have introduced new safety rules for solar panel installations.
According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), out of 124 incidents reported during the thunderstorm on May 24, more than 70% were linked to solar panels or associated structures.
“During the thunderstorm on May 24, there were 124 small and large accidents in Punjab,” Mazhar Hussain said.
“When this was analysed, it was revealed that over 70 per cent of the accidents have been caused by solar panels or related structures,” said PDMA spokesperson Mazhar Hussain while speaking to Arab News.
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Irfan Ali Kathia, Director General of PDMA, said that the new measures have been drawn up in collaboration with the provincial energy and local government departments. “These instructions are aligned with the national framework provided by the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB), and include essential safety protocols, installation standards and the responsibilities of certified installers,” he noted.
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Key instructions include hiring AEDB-approved installers, using wind-resistant mounting systems secured with stainless steel bolts, and applying storm-safe brackets in areas known for high wind activity.
