New scam of rural photovoltaic panels

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.

Are You at risk of a misleading solar panel scheme?

Thousands of households are at risk of falling victim to misleading solar panel schemes which are up by 50 per cent over the last year, data from Action Fraud reveals.

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.

Are You at risk of a dodgy solar panel scheme?

Thousands of households are at risk of falling victim to dodgy solar panel schemes which have risen by 50 per cent over the last year, data from Action Fraud reveals. Uncertainty over high energy prices , combined with a desire to cut carbon emissions, means many homeowners in the UK are considering fitting solar panels as an option.

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.