Solar Park in Germany Hit by €100,000 Cable Theft, Leaving Region's Largest Free-Field Plant Incapacitated
A solar park in Ahorn-Berolzheim, Germany, has fallen victim to a significant cable theft, with an estimated material loss of €100,000. The incident, which occurred between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning, has left the region's largest free-field solar plant incapacitated. The solar park, commissioned in 2010 and boasting an eleven-megawatt capacity, was targeted by unknown individuals who made off with 50 kilometers of cable. This theft is part of a recent trend of cable thefts in the region, with a similar incident reported in the Heilbronn district in July. The repair costs are expected to exceed the material value of the stolen cable. In Spain, a notable breakthrough in combating such crimes was made in the spring when a group specializing in the theft of copper from photovoltaic plants was dismantled. The operation resulted in the arrest of 23 individuals, demonstrating a commitment to tackling this growing issue. The theft in Ahorn-Berolzheim has highlighted the vulnerability of solar parks to cable theft, with potential impacts on energy production and costs. As the region continues to invest in renewable energy, measures to prevent and mitigate such incidents will be crucial.
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