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Nearly one in five homeowners with solar panels or home battery systems have experienced weather-related issues. That's according to new research by Aviva Insurance.

Joining Shane to discuss this and give advice for homeowners is Gillian Devereux, Senior Loss Adjustor at Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC.

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