Consumer complaints about solar panel installations have skyrocketed in the U.S. in the last five years

Percent change over time relative to 2018

"Complaints" include any complaint submitted on reportfraud.ftc.gov containing the words "door" and "sales" and "solar." For the year 2023, complaints are from Jan. 1–Nov. 1 and installed capacity is from Jan. 1–Aug. 1
Chart: Elijah Wolfson for TIME Source: Federal Trade Commission, Solar Energy Industries Association
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