Solar panel company faces scrutiny over loans against homeowners' airspace in the UK

A Shade Greener (ASG), a major solar panel installer in the UK, has taken out loans against the airspace above nearly 16,000 homes without many homeowners' knowledge. This practice has reportedly reduced property values and complicated home sales. Homeowners claim they were unaware of these loans when they agreed to 25-year leases for solar panels, which prevent them from removing the panels. ASG is under investigation by Ofgem for allegedly exploiting vulnerable customers and has faced legal threats from the company. Many affected homeowners are seeking assistance from Ofgem, as they struggle to sell their homes due to the loans against their airspace. ASG denies any wrongdoing and asserts that the solar panels do not negatively impact property sales.