Here''s what''s behind those scammy social media ads for free solar panels

Welcome to the shady underbelly of the sunshine industry, which falsely promises no-cost panels and Tesla Powerwalls.

Scam alert: Be cautious of ''free solar panels'' offers

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – If you want solar panels, be very careful when evaluating installation offers. Con artists use misleading sales tactics and lies to trick homeowners

Free Solar Panels: Are They Really Free?

Some solar energy companies offering “free” solar panels are just making exaggerated claims to advertise solar leases or power purchase agreements. These programs can get solar

Solar Energy Installation Scams on the Rise

Scammers across the U.S. are going door-to-door, pitching “free” solar energy systems. Many homeowners never get any solar equipment installed; those who do often get shoddy work.

“Free solar panels” can cost you big time! How to spot a phony offer

If you want solar panels, be very careful when evaluating installation offers. Con artists use misleading sales tactics and lies to trick homeowners out of money and personal information. If

There''s no free solar: Program promising free panels is a scam

The Energy Department and the Solar Energy Technologies Office have warned consumers about this type of online scam involving solar panels. We rate this claim False.

BBB Scam Alert: “Free solar panels” can cost you big time! How to

Con artists use misleading sales tactics and lies to trick homeowners out of money and personal information. If you''ve received an offer for "free solar panels," it could be a scam. Always...

Free Solar Panels Scam: How To Recognize Fake Solar Claims

The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Solar Energy Technologies Office want to set the record straight: there are no federal programs that provide free home solar panel installations.

Free Solar Panels? Don''t Get Burned. | Department of Energy

Riding this historic trend, some are even claiming they can bring you in on a deal of lifetime: free solar panels. Sound too good to be true? That is probably because it very well may be.

Solar energy is rising in popularity. So are the scams

Did a salesperson knock on your door and promise free rooftop solar panels at no cost to you? Or say you''ll never have to pay another electricity bill because government programs, grants, or