The state strictly investigates photovoltaic panel scams

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.

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.

Did a solar company mis-sell solar panels?

Around 5,000 council houses had photovoltaic solar panels installed under the scheme, but resident complained about contracts, billing and installations. A solar panels firm that was investigated after complaints it was mis-selling its products has been told by the energy regulator it is clear to carry on trading.

How many complaints are there about solar-panel salespeople?

Meanwhile, consumer complaints about solar-panel salespeople have skyrocketed in recent years. The FTC received 5,331 complaints containing the phrase “solar panels” between Jan. 1 and Sept. 19 of 2023, up 31% from the entire year of 2022 and up 746% since 2018, when it received just 630 complaints.

Who is involved in a fraud investigation into energy saving products?

A complex fraud investigation into the mis-selling of energy saving products to vulnerable victims has resulted in seven prosecutions. The investigation was led by officers from Essex Trading Standards. Extensive assistance was provided by National Trading Standards (NTS) and the Tri Regional Investigation Team (TRIT).