Solar panel theft on Isle of Wight

Last week, the Isle of Wight's news service reported the theft of two solar panels from a solar farm on the outskirts of Newport.

Police were appealing for any horse riders, walkers or cyclists who may have been using the adjacent footpaths, to come forward if they saw anything suspicious.

They believe the theft took place between 8.30pm (sat 30th july) and 10am (sun 31st july).

The panels were part of the farm's first phase which had only just been connected to the grid in the past few days.

It's a stark reminder, especially to those with solar farms to keep an extra eye on their panels.

Solar companies and individual householders should be on the alert for someone offering them 'cheap' panels for sale.

Solar Panel Quoter Blog only just covered the topic of solar panel insurance - check our most recent insurance article out here.

photo credit: r/dv/rs

Solar panel theft in US - a reminder to check your insurance

We're all used to seeing stories of lead and other metals of value being stolen from roofs, but solar panels?

Thieves recently broke into an American business and made off with between 200 and 300 panels on a stolen truck, prompting the Police to warn residents against purchasing 'cheap panels' and to check the credentials of the seller before handing over any cash.

It's a worthwhile reminder that, here in the UK, if you've recently had solar panels installed or you're thinking of having solar panels installed, then check the panels themselves as well as the installation costs of re-installation, are covered by your home insurance policy.

Solar panels are only a worthwhile financial investment if you get the full 25 year feed-in tariff use of them.

If you've qualified for a free solar panel installation, then check with your supplier whether they're your or the companies responsibility to insure against theft and damage.

photo credit: us army environmental command