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Japan Solar Update: No.118 (Oct 14 ~ 18, 2024)\u00a0<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n
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The National Police Agency reported that in the first half of 2024, there were 4,161 cases of metal cable theft from photovoltaic (PV) systems, 1.5 times increase compared to the rate of theft in 2023 with the majority of incidents concentrated in the Kanto area.<\/p>\n

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These cables, vital for the operation of solar panels, are being cut and stolen, likely to be sold as scrap metal. The increase in theft is raising concerns about the security of renewable energy infrastructure and the financial burden it places on solar energy providers.<\/p>\n

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In response, both the police and local municipalities are stepping up their surveillance efforts, particularly focusing on the distribution channels for stolen cables. Metal purchasing agents are now under closer scrutiny, and the National Police Agency is considering new preventive measures.<\/p>\n

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One proposal includes the introduction of legal restrictions that would mandate the confirmation of identity when individuals attempt to sell metal cables to purchasing agents. This legal requirement would add an additional layer of accountability and is hoped to deter the sale of stolen materials.<\/p>\n

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With the government and law enforcement agencies working together, there is hope that these strengthened measures will curb the rise in theft, ensuring that the country\u2019s solar energy systems remain secure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11702,"template":"","blogs_category":[44],"class_list":["post-12939","blogs","type-blogs","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blogs_category-regulations-government-initiatives"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nSurge in Metal Cable Theft from PV Systems Prompts Action by Japan's National Police Agency | RTS Corporation<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Based upon over 40 years of our experiences and accumulated knowledge in PV,RTS Corporation has been providing in RTS Corporation is a leading PV industry \/ market consultingcompany and has been supporting the growth of the PV industry for nearly 40 years.We provide an optimal consulting service for each client interested in the PV business.\u3000Weekly PV news is 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