A lot of homeowners’ insurance policies will cover cases of solar panels theft, but these policies may be modified if the level of theft keeps rising. However, even though you are covered by insurance, it is best to avoid possible ensuing legal muddle by adopting the following security measures to at least lessen the possibility of solar panels theft.
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Put an alarm in place on your solar panels array. This is probably the best way to thwart theft, and they are not difficult to install. For instance, the alarm could be set to go off if the panels become detached from the inverter or if the wires are nicked. An audible alarm will alert the neighbours and the homeowner while scaring off the intruder, while a silent one will alert the police.
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Never brag about how much your panels cost; this could bring unnecessary attention.
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Light up the solar panels at night. Installing security lights is a fantastic way to discourage thieves. It is even best if the lights are activated by motion because there won’t be a need for constant lighting, and it will occur to the intruder(s) that have been detected.
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Using one-way screws to secure the panels. To drive this screw you can use an ordinary screwdriver but to remove it, you’d need a special kind of equipment.
