Coverage dated December 5, 2021

SEC investigating Tesla over whistleblower solar panel claims

Headline from Al Jazeera

SEC probe turns up the regulatory pressure on Tesla, which is already facing safety investigations by US watchdogs.

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Reports & sources

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Al Jazeera
SEC investigating Tesla over whistleblower solar panel claims (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Dec 5, 2021
Al Jazeera's feed description
SEC probe turns up the regulatory pressure on Tesla, which is already facing safety investigations by US watchdogs.
Insider
The SEC is reportedly investigating Tesla over risks of its solar panels catching fire (opens Insider)
Published Dec 5, 2021
Insider's feed description
A whistleblower said Tesla knew its solar panels could catch fire for years. Now the SEC is getting involved, Reuters reports.
The Guardian
SEC investigating Tesla over claims it hid solar panel fire risks (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 5, 2021
The Guardian's feed description
Whistleblower’s complaint led to disclosure of the review of charges the company failed to inform shareholders of defects
Engadget
The SEC is investigating Tesla over defective solar panels (opens Engadget)
Published Dec 5, 2021
Engadget's feed description
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Tesla following a whistleblower complaint alleging the company failed to disclose a variety of fire risks associated with rooftop solar panels from its SolarCity division..
NBC News
SEC probes Tesla over whistleblower claims on solar panel defects (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 5, 2021
NBC News's feed description
The U.S. securities regulator has opened an investigation into Tesla over a whistleblower complaint that the company failed to properly notify its shareholders