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Are solar panels really catching fire, or are we blaming the wrong thing? As solar adoption grows across Nigeria, experts reveal what is actually behind many of the viral fire incidents making headlines.

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00:00Does solar power cause house fires?
00:02If you've seen viral videos from Nigeria, you might think so.
00:06But experts say the real problem is often something else.
00:09Poor wiring, low-quality equipment, unqualified installers.
00:13As power cuts and fuel prices push more Nigerians towards solar energy, demand is booming.
00:19But SAFG isn't just about buying solar panels, it's about installing them correctly.
00:24That's why experts are calling for stricter standards in certified technicians.
00:28According to Nigeria's electricity safety agency, NEMSA, solar systems can be safe and
00:33reliable with the right products and qualified installers.
00:37The lesson?
00:38Don't just ask how much a solar system costs, watch out for quality and get the right person
00:43to install them.
00:44Because the future of clean energy depends not only on access, but on trust.

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