How to deal with the theft of rooftop photovoltaic panels

How to stop solar panels from being stolen?

While locks, alarms, and cameras are the 3 best ways to stop your solar panels from being stolen, there are a few methods that can deter theft and one of those is by marking or engraving your solar panels so that they are easily identifiable if they do get stolen…

Can you stop solar panel thieves?

Solar panel thieves – they’re out there, but you can stop them. It’s only natural that the growing popularity of solar panels has drawn the attention of less savoury types. Put a standard 3.5kWp solar PV system on your roof and you’re basically advertising £5-6k worth of kit.

How do I know if my solar panels are stolen?

If your solar panel comes with a serial number (which it probably will), note that number down. That way, if your solar panels do get stolen, you’ll be able to identify them again (should the opportunity arise). If, on the other hand, your solar panels don’t have any obvious sign of identification, give them one.

How do I recover stolen solar panels?

Another effective way to recover stolen solar panels is to make your panels easy to track. GPS tracking devices are used in many industries to prevent theft, most notably in motor vehicles. GPS tracking technology is extremely accurate and has been found to be an extremely effective way to recover stolen solar panels.

Are solar panels a target for thieves?

While it is not extremely common, solar panels can indeed be a target for thieves. This is especially true in more remote or isolated areas where surveillance is minimal and the solar panels can be removed with less risk of being caught.

Can you put solar panels on a roof?

Even when affixing your solar panels to your home’s roof, we don’t recommend leaving a suitable environment for unwanted visitors to climb. Make it difficult for thieves by engraving your initials on your solar panels. You can also avoid leaving your ladder outside after use.