Dramatic theft: 16 inverters kidnapped from solar fields!

Dramatic theft: 16 inverters kidnapped from solar fields!

In the night on July 5, 2025, perpetrators had targeted two Solarfelder in the Hausen municipality in the Kelheim district. According to pfaffenhofen-today.de , a total of 16 inverters were stolen. The alleged criminals have so far been unknown, and the responsible investigators hope for help from the population.

The crime scenes are strategically cheap near the A93 motorway, which could have made the fleeing the perpetrators easier. The unknowns cut the fences of the photovoltaic systems and cut the cabling between the modules and the inverters. The property damage incurred is estimated at around 26,000 euros, while the value of the stolen devices is around 60,000 euros. Criminal investigations are already underway, and the Kelheim police are asking for information on the telephone number (0 94 41) 50 42 0.

wave of the solar thefts in Bavaria

The crime in Hausen is part of a worrying series of thefts throughout Bavaria. For example, just in the night from September 25, 2023, almost 600 solar modules were stolen by a solar field under Nikolsburger Straße in Friedheim, as police.bayern.de The perpetrators loaded the modules-with a total weight of about 15 tons-unnoticed to vehicles and transported them west via a field forest path. The value of the stolen solar modules amounts to around 70,000 euros.

photovoltaic systems have been increasingly target of thieves gangs for several years. Plants that are in remote and difficult to seeable areas are particularly at risk. pv-diehl.de warns: "Perpetrators use easily accessible paved paths and often transport the stolen goods with small vans or trucks." Cities and municipalities should take precautions to better protect their facilities, especially if they are near motorways or federal roads.

safety tips for system owners

In addition to the request for information to the police, operators of solar systems should act preventively. Experts advise various security measures: mechanically secured inverters and a robust enclosure are essential. The installation of video surveillance and burglary detection systems can also be helpful. An enlightened environment and the sensitization of the neighbors are also central measures to put potential perpetrators.

The police recommend documenting all identification and serial numbers of the devices and marking them accordingly. Regular checks of the systems and the enclosure are also recommended. "The police should be informed immediately in the event of suspicious observations," said the security authorities.

The criminal machinations around solar systems show that renewable energies in the sector must also pay particular attention to safety. Together we can ensure that the fraudsters do not get away with impunity and the protective measures are maximized.