Solar Scams & Consumer Protection: The Distributor’s Guide

The solar industry’s reputation problem is costing you sales. Learn how to build trust with customers, protect them from predatory practices, and position your distribution or sales operation as the ethical choice that wins long-term loyalty.  Transparency at every stage — from contract to commissioning — is the single biggest competitive differentiator in today’s solar market. Why This Matters for Solar Distributors and Agents Right Now The FTC received over 7,000 solar fraud complaints in 2025 — making solar one of the fastest-growing consumer fraud categories in the United States. That number doesn’t just represent damaged customers. It represents a wave of distrust that is actively slowing down your sales cycle, hardening […]