What about counterfeit solar panels?

Image of seized counterfeit solar panels, source: CBP.gov

There is a growing concern about these panels as they do not meet US compliance laws. 

• Baltimore CBP Officers Seize 1,000 Counterfeit and Potentially Dangerous...Learn more here
• Houston CBP seizes $600K+ in counterfeit solar panels  Learn more here
• Seized over 2,000 solar panels bearing a counterfeit trademark label Learn more here

​What about the counterfeit solar panels that may have gotten through customs?  How will we ever know that it wasn't counterfeit solar panels that were installed instead? ​
Other solar supplies seized

• 3 GW have been seized and detained by US customs Learn more here
• ​​Customs and Border Patrol has detained a shipment Learn more here

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