Barbados Light & Power has warned that improperly isolated solar systems and generators could endanger its crews during storm‑related outages, as the utility ramps up preparations for the hurricane season.

The warning came from the utility’s renewable energy business unit manager, Robert Harewood, at a hurricane preparedness expo and media briefing at its Garrison Hill, St Michael, headquarters on Friday.

Approximately 3 500 BL&P customers currently have renewable energy systems connected to the grid, which Harewood said underscored the importance of ensuring installations are properly isolated and inspected before and after severe weather events.