Legal Liability Traps
Selling used solar panels? There’s more to it than just closing a deal.
Even after the panels are sold, you could still be legally liable—for defects, safety risks, or damages caused by the modules.
German laws like the Product Liability Act (ProdHaftG) and Section 823 of the Civil Code (BGB) can expose you to lawsuits, compensation claims, and unexpected legal costs—risks that don’t end when the panels leave your premises
Bureaucratic Burden & Compliance Headaches
Selling used solar panels? The legal landscape is tricky.
Laws like the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) are complex—and getting it wrong can be costly.
From export restrictions to compliance documentation, even a small mistake can result in fines, shipment blocks, or legal disputes.
And since the 2022 law change, the classic “sold as seen” clause no longer protects you.
That means more risk—unless every step is legally watertight.
Uncertainty Around Quality & Documentation
No testing, no tracking? Big risk.
Without proper technical inspection, relabeling, and digital traceability, your used solar panels can be flagged as non-compliant.
Buyers may file claims for defects, and authorities can request proof of safety and performance—especially in the case of exports.
If you can’t provide it?
You risk damaging your reputation, triggering costly legal disputes, and losing future business.