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Chile Solar Panel Thefts Threaten Energy Infrastructure

The green technology has become more valuable as solar power goes mainstream.
In Chile’s case, far-flung sites and vast footprints make solar farms difficult to secure.Photographer: Cristóbal Olivares/Bloomberg

Solar panels are a hot commodity in Chile. So hot that criminal gangs are stealing them at such a rate that the South American country’s energy infrastructure is under threat.

Today’s newsletter looks at the rising theft of solar panels, driven by a growing black market for the clean technology. Plus, the Iran war has spurred a flurry of green bond salesBloomberg Terminal in emerging markets.