Weekend read: ''Solar crime'' on the rise

German solar security business Viamon tells pv magazine that more than 5,000 “major” solar thefts annually occur in Europe, with more than 400 in Germany alone. In southern Italy, says

Shocking Solar Panel Theft: 38 Panels Stolen in Manzanillo

A major theft of 38 solar panels in Manzanillo, Cuba, highlights a growing national problem. Discover the details of these crimes and what authorities are doing to combat this rising threat.

''Solar theft'' – why is it on the rise and how can farms protect

Unfortunately, what should be a virtuous initiative is giving rise to a new crime wave, with police data showing a staggering 48% rise in solar panel and cabling theft from 2021 to 2022.

Solar Panel Theft and Vandalism | Protecting Your Renewable

To effectively combat solar panel theft and vandalism, it''s crucial to understand the nature of the threat and the motivations behind these criminal activities. Both residential and

United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

After the issuance of Proclamation 9693, importers of a certain type of solar panels – called bifacial solar modules, which “consist of cells that convert sunlight into electricity on both the

Solar Panel Fraud Trial — Arnell Law

On November 15, 2023, a unanimous jury consisting of twelve men and women found that the solar panel company Southern Solar, LLC committed fraud by misrepresenting the benefits

''Solar Crime'' on the Rise

Taylor, presenting at a Solar Crime Open Day event organized by site security company DeterTech and London-based asset manager Schroders, reported a 48% rise in cabling and solar

Georgia couple awarded $135.5M for polluted land and water

The jury returned a compensatory damage verdict of $10.5 million. In the punitive phase, where jurors consider an amount that would punish the companies for their actions, the panel found

DeterTech Solar Crime Paper

Read on for a high-level understanding of the latest solar farm crime trends. We will also provide recommendations for how you can start to tackle this growing issue and showcase how DeterTech''s

The Watchdog: Jury finds solar panel company mistreated

Jesus Hernandez of Irving bought $60,000 worth of solar panels that he says didn''t fulfill sales staffers'' promises. He fought back and last month won a half-million-dollar jury verdict...