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$150,000 in solar batteries stolen in Oklahoma City

Original: Police: $150,000 worth of solar batteries stolen in Oklahoma City

Police in Oklahoma City are investigating the theft of solar batteries worth an estimated $150,000. Details about when and where the theft occurred, and who may be responsible, have not yet been released. The case is drawing attention because of the unusually high value of the stolen equipment at a time when demand for solar technology continues to grow.

Why now: The unusually high value of the stolen solar equipment makes the theft notable and raises concerns about targeting of renewable energy hardware.

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