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PASS Presents FLIR’s Complete Solar Solution: Embrace the Future of PV Installation & Testing
17th July 2025
Impending Net Zero targets and a generally favourable view of solar energy mean that dependence on PV installations is likely to increase. This means there has never been a better time to get into solar installation and maintenance, but first, you must have the right tools. Thankfully, Heliel Morales, FLIR’s Director of Global Business Development, visited the PASS Presents studio to explain how FLIR’s solar solutions can help you meet the PV demands of the future.
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PASS Presents Fluke 283 Solar Digital Multimeter & Clamp: The CAT III 1500V Tools ALL Solar Professionals NEED
2nd June 2025
Fluke really wants you to know that their 283 Solar Digital Multimeter and A283FC Solar Current Clamp are both CAT III 1500V rated. You may be thinking, “great, but why should I care about that?” Perhaps you already have a digital multimeter and current clamp, and you’re wondering, “why should I shell out again just because the Fluke 283 and A283FC have a higher CAT rating?” We thought this too. So, we invited Marc Sherwood, Fluke’s Senior Technical Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland, to the PASS Presents studio to justify why the Fluke 283 Solar Digital Multimeter and A283FC Solar Current Clamp are two tools solar professionals simply cannot be without!
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PASS Presents Fluke’s New Companion for Solar Testing: Fluke SMFT-1000 Solar Multifunction PV Tester
22nd February 2024
Fluke’s new SMFT-1000 Solar Multifunction PV Tester is a game-changer for solar panel testing. Learn how this powerful tool can elevate your solar services and future-proof your business in renewable energy.
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Unlock the power of Solar: Embrace the boom
21st June 2023
Seize the solar boom with the right tools. Realise why investing in a dedicated Solar PV tester boosts safety, compliance, and efficiency, helping you stay ahead in a rapidly growing industry.
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Testing for Optimum Panel Orientation
12th January 2015
New research challenges the traditional south-facing solar panel setup. With demand peaks in the morning and evening, East-West orientation might boost efficiency. Understand how testing and proper placement can optimise your solar energy.
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