Counterfeit solar panels put Pakistan’s solar ambitions in jeopardy
As demand for solar panels skyrockets following electricity price hikes, this growth is now under serious threat from the influx of substandard and counterfeit solar panels, which are deceiving consumers and tarnishing the reputation of trusted brands. As Pakistan aims to source 30% of its power from renewable sources by 2030, the demand for solar panels is soaring but unethical traders are flooding the market with B-grade and C-grade panels, often passing them off as genuine A-grade products from reputable companies, said an official of LONGi, a solar technology company. These counterfeit products not only fail to perform as promised but also erode consumer confidence in solar energy at a time when the nation is heavily relying on it for a cleaner and more sustainable future. Solar panels in the market are available in three categories, said CEO Muhammad Faisal Zynergy Solutions. A-category panels are the most efficient and most reliable panels. It’s the only A-category against wh...