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Will a solar panel investigation cause the solar industry to collapse?

A recent report by the Solar Energy Industries Association found that 83% of US companies surveyed that use or purchase solar panels are expecting cancellations or delays. And some CEOs worry the investigation could cause the industry to collapse — not entirely surprising given how heavily the US relies on these countries for solar panel materials.

Is the solar industry on the verge of collapsing?

Read More: The Rooftop Solar Industry Could Be on the Verge of Collapse. SunPower is one of the top five or 10 residential solar installers in the nation, according to Pol Lezcano, an analyst at BloombergNEF. Its struggles also highlight why the residential solar industry is struggling in the U.S., Lezcano says.

Does rooftop solar have a fraud problem?

Rooftop solar has a fraud problem. The industry is working to build back trust A crew installs a solar array on the roof of a home in Frankfort, Ky., in 2023. PHILADELPHIA — The solar power industry is booming and that growth helps the world meet its climate goals by replacing fossil fuels.

Is rooftop solar a bad business?

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints. Across the country, prosecutors are investigating sales practices and financing arrangements. Now the solar industry is working to repair its reputation.

How did rooftop solar grow in the 2010s?

The leasing model helped rooftop solar flourish in the 2010s, eliminating at least one barrier to adoption: high upfront costs for homeowners. Companies got the money to finance these costly installations from packaging and selling tens of thousands of solar leases to private equity and institutional investors.

Why are prosecutors investigating rooftop solar?

Across the country, prosecutors are investigating high-pressure sales tactics and misleading financing arrangements. Some customers say they were victims of fraud and forgery. This threatens rooftop solar’s impressive momentum. Now, some solar companies are working to repair the industry’s reputation.