Photovoltaic panel contracting scam case

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.

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).

Are there a bunch of solar home energy cheats from Liverpool?

It was for an article I wrote in January 2020 about a bunch of solar home energy cheats from Liverpool called ESE Group Limited - "one of Britain’s largest suppliers of green energy solutions", according to its website.

Did ESE send a 'health check' for solar panels?

Jonathan Rees KC - who prosecuted ESE on behalf of West Berkshire Council - provided details of the elaborate fraud in court. He said that employees of the firm would seek out households who already had solar panels installed. They were then mailed letters claiming they were due for a 'health check' provided by ESE employees.

Did a retired Suffolk farmer buy a solar battery?

Among his many victims was a retired Suffolk farmer I’ll just call by his first name, Graham. Although registered with the Telephone Preference Service, Graham was repeatedly phoned about products for his solar heating system. A call on March 4, 2016, resulted in him buying a storage battery for £5,900.