Don't give black sheep a chance!
Acquaint yourself with the typical methods of fraudsters in the solar industry with the help of a number of case studies.
If you are aware or have experience of other fraudster tricks please contact us, so that other dealers and service engineers can be warned. On data protection grounds, as well as for your personal protection, we do not publish names and locations on our websites.
The case of Niederfels
At the beginning of April 2008 a German company offered a limited quantity of thin-layer modules amounting to nearly 400 kWp from a well-known American manufacturer at a very good price, the goods being in store in Germany. Initially everything went smoothly, even though 100 per cent prepayment was required. When delivery deadlines were repeatedly not met, however, it became clear that there was something fishy about the matter. More
The case of Axbein
A quantity of modules amounting to a megawatt peak is available at short notice. The branded modules came from a project that had fallen through. The previously unknown supplier can provide references, and the conditions of supply are acceptable. When, despite the agreed deadline, security had still not been provided, the Italian customer flew to Hamburg to clear up the matter. More