Solar Panel Security Fasteners
Your purchase of solar panels represents a significant investment on your part as either a homeowner or businessperson. Unfortunately the value of solar panels has made them an easy target for enterprising thieves. Solar panels can have a retail price approaching $1,000 each for some panels. Stealing these panels can present thieves with a great source of revenue.
Two thieves can readily take down an average thirty to fifty panel system in little over an hour. The loss to the owner is $30,000 to $50,000. While the thief may only get a few hundred dollars per panel at a flea market or by selling to unscrupulous buyers, it represents a great amount of money for very little work. In fact it can put thousands of dollars into their pockets.
Very few systems today have any security measures to prevent theft. In fact most solar panel rack systems secure solar panels with a simple nut or bolt. This requires no effort on the part of thieves to remove them. There are, however, a few companies that have come up with solar panel security fasteners, a definite upgrade in solar panel security. The cost of these fasteners is minimal compared to the potential cost of replacing stolen solar panels. Solar panel owners should seriously consider taking the extra step and securing their substantial financial investment with fasteners.
Security Fasteners Questions:
Do I really need solar panel security fasteners?
A 50-panel solar system may have approximately 100 to 125 fasteners. At a cost of approximately $2 to $5 for solar panel security fasteners (depending on type), it is a small price to pay to reduce the likelihood of theft.
Two thieves can readily take down an average thirty to fifty panel system in little over an hour. The loss to the owner is $30,000 to $50,000. While the thief may only get a few hundred dollars per panel, it can put thousands of dollars total in his/her pocket; a great amount of money for very little work.
Very few systems today have any security measures to prevent theft. In fact most solar panel rack systems secure solar panels with a simple nut or bolt. This requires no effort on the part of thieves to remove them. There are, however, a few companies that have come up with solar panel security fasteners, a definite upgrade in solar panel security. The cost of these fasteners is minimal compared to the potential cost of replacing stolen solar panels. Solar panel owners should seriously consider taking the extra step and securing their substantial financial investment with fasteners.
What kind of solar panel security fastener do I need?
The type of solar panel mounting system you have will determine the type of fastener you will need. Some rack systems have a bolt sticking up that requires a security nut (such as Unirac™). Other types, such as Pro Solar™, require a security bolt that connects the mounting bracket to a block in the track.
Heliotex™ can provide a Heliolox™ solar panel fastener or any solar panel mounting system.
