Over the past year, the Sun has moved into its solar maximum phase, and it could reach its peak in the coming years. When it does, it will release more solar flares which could prove to be bad for Earth's technology. Rami Qahwaji, Professor of Visual Computing in the Faculty of Engineering and Informatics at the University of Bradford, who invented a system NASA uses to analyse sunspots and predict solar flares, says technology could suffer when the solar maximum reaches its expected peak in 2025. Prof Qahwaji said: “That means, we could see more sunspots in the coming years. Space weather: Solar flares could be on the rise as scientist issues technology warning (Image: GETTY)