Are solar panels a scam?

This feature is available for registered users. Please register or log in to continue Households with solar panels are at increased risk of being scammed as new figures show a sharp rise in fraudsters tempting victims with energy-saving deals.

Did a company defraud solar panel owners?

A company which defrauded solar panel owners by selling them goods and services they did not need has been ordered to pay back its victims hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Did a company use fake testimonials & overcharge customers for solar panels?

A COMPANY has been convicted of using fake testimonials, misleading clients and overcharging customers for solar panels. Among those taken in were homeowners from Kintbury, leading to an investigation by West Berkshire Council’s Public Protection Partnership.

Are solar panels being targeted by fraudsters using feed-in tariffs?

Households that have already installed solar panels are also being targeted by fraudsters using publicly available information from feed-in tariffs, warned Dr Tim Jones, of Cornwall-based charity Community Energy Plus.

Do you have a problem with your solar panel?

In fact, solar panel problems are quite rare: nearly seven in 10 owners in our survey told us they had never had a technical problem with their solar PV system. Your solar panel installer should have told you how to check that your system is working correctly, and any maintenance you might need over the years.

Is my solar panel installer going out of business?

If you're not sure whether your solar panel installer has gone out of business, and a cold caller is insisting they are taking over, don't take their word for it. In this instance, it turned out to be a scam. Instead, check your original installer's website and try the contact details you were given when your panels were installed.