Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay Michael Belnavis has noted the need for a regulatory framework to guide the safe installation of solar panels.

He expressed concern about potential safety risks, as more Jamaicans turn to renewable energy, in the aftermath of hurricane melissa.

Speaking at Thursday’s meeting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation Mayor Belnavis called for greater collaboration among the relevant authorities to develop and enforce standards for the installation of solar panels and related infrastructure.

He said regulations would not only protect citizens but also support the country’s sustainability goals and strengthen resilience to future natural disasters.