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Beware of solar scammers

Potential PV system operators recently exchanged notes on an online forum after falling victim to solar scams. Sadly, they had been lured by fraudulent installation companies promising cheap offers and fantastic returns for end customers and investors. Martin Schachinger of pvXchange warns of the growing presence of fraudsters in Europe’s PV industry.

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pv magazine

05 Dec 2025

The stories followed a similar trajectory. After an initial on-site consultation, the victims signed a purchase agreement, after which a large advance payment was collected. If the buyers were lucky, the necessary components were at least delivered promptly. In some cases, the scammers had even begun mounting solar modules on the roof but stopped part …

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