Anti-Counterfeit Solutions for Solar Panels & Photovoltaic (PV) Products

Q-ID® provides a next-generation solution to verify the authenticity of solar panels and PV components. Suitable for PV modules, parts and packaging, Q-ID® makes authentication instant and traceable across the entire supply chain.

Cannot be practically copied, cloned or replicated.
Instantly verified using a standard smartphone camera.
Seamlessly integrates into existing manufacturing processes.
Enables fast, secure authentication throughout your supply chain.
Supports digital track-and-trace for visibility and audits.

Counterfeit Solar Panels Are a Growing Risk for Safety, Performance and Trust

Solar energy production has scaled rapidly over the last 20 years and so has the opportunity for counterfeit products to move into this sector.

In 2024 alone, global PV module production was estimated at 726 GW, with manufacturing capacity reaching around 1,405 GW/year, adding complexity to sourcing and verification. As a result, counterfeiting in this sector has become a growing problem:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 1,000 counterfeit solar panels in Baltimore in 2021. Described as “counterfeit and potentially dangerous” panels, they pose a serious concern to health and safety.
Manufacturers have publicly warned of counterfeit modules circulating under their brand names, including reports that seized counterfeit deliveries had not undergone accredited testing or certification.

These counterfeit PV products can look legitimate, but they can introduce serious operational and safety concerns, including:

Underperformance compared to the rated wattage.
Higher failure rates.
Accelerated degradation.
Fire and electrical faults
Regulatory and insurance issues.
Warranty disputes.

How Q-ID® Protects Solar & PV Products From Counterfeiting

Unlike holograms or scannable codes, Q-ID® uses quantum-level properties to create a signature that is completely unique and practically impossible to copy or fake.

A Q-ID® tag can be embedded on:

PV module labels (or applied at the packaging level for pallets/shipments).
Warranty documentation and install handover packs.
High-risk components and spares distribution.

Verification requires no specialist hardware and can be done simply with a smartphone.

This enables real-time authentication at key points across the supply chain: goods received, warehouse picking, site delivery, installation and commissioning.

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Why Choose Quantum Base for Solar & PV Authentication

Q-ID® supports PV manufacturers, distributors and consumers aiming to protect product performance, maintain compliance and safeguard brand reputation through:

Simple Implementation – Tags can be added at scale with straightforward integration into existing production processes.
Quantum Security – Each tag contains a quantum-unique signature that cannot be practically copied or reproduced.
Fast & Easy Verification – Authentication takes seconds with a standard smartphone (no specialist equipment required).

Contact Quantum Base today to learn how Q-ID® can help you protect solar panels and other PV components from counterfeiting.
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“Quantum Base have cracked the holy grail of anti-counterfeit”

(Global Head R&D, Top 10 Hologram Manufacturer)

Anti-Counterfeit Solutions for Solar Panels & Photovoltaic (PV) Products

Q-ID® provides a next-generation solution to verify the authenticity of solar panels and PV components. Suitable for PV modules, parts and packaging, Q-ID® makes authentication instant and traceable across the entire supply chain.

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Counterfeit Solar Panels Are a Growing Risk for Safety, Performance and Trust

How Q-ID® Protects Solar & PV Products From Counterfeiting

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Why Choose Quantum Base for Solar & PV Authentication

“Quantum Base have cracked the holy grail of anti-counterfeit”

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