Europe's energy crisis has not only made electric blankets sell well in Yiwu, but also kept German police busy. The theft of solar panels is on the rise.

The energy crisis has made solar panels an easy target for German thieves

Germany is experiencing a surge in thefts of photovoltaic modules and other solar technology.

Germany has seen an increase in thefts of solar technology due to supply bottlenecks, according to the latest issue of the journal Photovoltaics.

The criminal police in the German state of Saxony has blamed the energy crisis and growing demand for solar power for an increase in thefts of modules and inverters.

There were 27 such crimes in the first half of last year and 24 in the whole of 2020 the year before. But this year, 34 cases were recorded in the first half alone, Saxony's criminal police warned. Saxony alone lost more than 250, 000 euros in the first half of this year.

In the past two weeks, police have received reports of 114 solar panels being stolen from a construction site in Arzberg, Germany. Solar technology products worth around 30,000 euros ($29,790) were also stolen in Nauen, Brandenburg.

Authorities say the thieves were part of an organized group that drove vans to steal photovoltaic technology. The most commonly stolen components are large commercial rooftop and ground-mounted systems, but thieves are increasingly targeting smaller residential systems as well.

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The photovoltaic Snitch in the United States is better at 'learning'

Thieves in the United States are finding solar panels attractive, according to an article published by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors.

Because it's the same reason many homeowners keep them out through security: solar panels are expensive enough. And, unlike jewelry and other valuables, solar panels are prominently scattered around the exterior of a home, as blatant as a billboard, making them an easy target for thieves and often unprotected. In Europe, where the solar industry is more established, safety measures have strict standards. But in the United States, especially in California, it's apparently becoming a target for thieves.

Removing solar panels without damaging them actually requires some expertise, but savvy thieves are learning fast.

They're even using advances like Google Earth to locate solar coverage, especially in remote areas where they can't be easily seen. The stolen solar panels were sold on eBay, and unwitting customers quickly bought them, making themselves complicit in the crime.

Schools and churches, which are usually unocpied at night, have been hit hard by this theft, and no building has yet been effectively spared.

Make a person laugh spray solar panel theft treasure 13 tips, really useful!

A facility dedicated to monitoring the safety of solar panels

Globally, there has been a significant increase in solar panel theft. People lose tens of thousands of dollars worth of equipment in a single incident.

In many foreign websites, there have been a lot of special anti-theft guidelines. The authors of these articles even warn users not to brag about the value of the panel, you may attract unwanted attention. Also, caution against leaving ladders or other objects around the house. These make it easier for criminals to gain access to your roof.

To be on the safe side, if you are unlucky enough to hear someone climbing onto your roof late at night, please do not confront them. Call the police.

(Oh my God, foreign thieves are so bold, this security is enough)

The author found that there are 13 anti-theft treasure, has become foreign photovoltaic module dealers to give customers professional advice.

For the vast majority of Chinese users, although it may not be useful, let's just watch it as a joke, in case.

13 Smart ways to protect your solar panels from theft

The theft rate of solar panels is on the rise, as even people with no criminal consciousness realize their value. Fortunately, there are many ways to protect your property. Make sure you keep learning how to prevent solar panel theft.

Everyone knows that solar panels are expensive, which increases the risk of their theft. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to improve the security of your investments. Your options are:

1. Use a solar panel lock

Theft is one of the main things you should consider when installing solar panels. Solar panel locks are a sure way to protect solar panels. The safety devices are made of aluminum wire and a storage locker that is difficult for anyone to break into. When you buy the right type, you are guaranteed to make it more challenging for thieves to walk with them.

2. Motion-sensitive lights

It's almost a must-have for solar panel owners. When installing this device in your home, you must also install a motion sensor light. Even the slightest movement can be picked up, which can deter burglars. Most criminals, in general, prefer to steal solar panels in the dark, and this is certainly a good way to stop them.

3. Install panels on the roof (see the back and you'll see what we're talking about)

In addition to being extremely inconvenient, it would be difficult for anyone trying to steal the panels from the roof, and installing them high up makes them inconspicuous.

Even with anti-theft systems, this is more secure than installing them on the ground. So, whenever possible, buy solar panels that can be installed on your roof. (I see, foreigners have plenty of space. They put it on top of the floor for security reasons, but it's obviously not useful for the American PV Burglar.)

4. Take regular care of your solar panels

If your solar panels accumulate dirt and branches, it's not just their efficiency that can be affected. This can also send the wrong message that the owner has neglected their property, thus drawing attention from thieves.

But when they are always clean, the thief will know that someone is always taking care of them and will give up the idea of stealing them.

5. Ask your neighbors for help

Your neighbor can also help you keep an eye on your solar panels. If they are home more often than you, ask them to keep an eye out for suspicious people around your property.

6. Link the rack

Link panels make it hard for anyone to try to steal them. You can use nylon coated wire to attach solar panels and then lock them with a sturdy padlock.

7. Connect the panel to the alarm system

While this may increase the price you pay for your PV technology, it's better than having it stolen. The alarm system sounds when an unauthorized person tampers with it, and they should be out of the area before police arrive.

But if you can't afford an alarm system, you can put up a sign that says you have one. Maybe it's a warning that I'm protected by an alarm, that thieves need to be careful. At the very least, it will make them think again.

8. Fence your yard

When your yard is fenced, it's hard for anyone to break through it. Climbing over the fence and roof will be hard work, but both structures will have to be climbed over again to remove the solar panels.

9. Make it hard

Even if solar panels are fixed to the roof of your home, we do not recommend leaving suitable ones for unwelcome visitors

The climbing environment. Carve your initials on the solar panels to make them difficult for thieves to steal.

10. Invest in security cameras

Security cameras are a great piece of technology that can help you keep track of your investments.

11. Buy insurance

As a proud owner of solar technology, insurance is your chance to rest easy. You need solar panel insurance to cover the risk of theft and damage to these thousands of dollars of investment.

12. Avoid talking about price

Talking about the price of solar panels increases the chances of theft. It's no secret that solar panels are worth investing in, but if too many people know how much it costs, you'll undoubtedly attract unwanted attention.

13. Manual vigil

The easiest option is to hire a rotating team of night watchmen.

Did you laugh?

So heavy solar panels, does anyone steal in our country, too? The answer is yes.

The author specially searched on the Internet and found that there was a case in May this year, which happened in Gansu Province. A person reported the crime and got it on the same day. But in our country, photovoltaic theft case is certainly relatively rare.

Not only happiness, it seems, but also security.

Chinese photovoltaic enterprises, what are you waiting for? Hurry up production and export.