TOKYO -- A wave of thefts targeting copper electrical cables amid rising prices of the metal is forcing solar farm operators and other businesses in Japan to switch to aluminum alternatives.

These cables are designed to operate well in all sorts of weather conditions, with copper teeth on its clamps to provide a firm grip on the battery terminals. These cables are color-coded red and ...

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Because of its use in semiconductors, 5G telecommunications cables, rechargeable batteries, and renewable energy sources, many experts expect demand for copper to explode over the next decade.

The big picture: Copper is a valuable commodity, and some people are willing to go to great lengths to get their hands on it – even if it means cutting through cables designed to charge electric ...

"So you may damage one cable, but you're not going to get the whole site, which is what we've typically seen happen. I think people motivated by the value of the copper in the cables, or whatever ...

LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Doctor Copper has started 2025 with a spring in his step after a year when the early bull party was followed by a prolonged hangover. The London Metal Exchange three ...

ChargePoint has had enough of vandalizing thieves who saw through EV charger cables to steal valuable copper — so now it’s making new “cut-resistant” cables and adding alarm systems in an ...

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UNDERSEA cables are used to transport electricity, oil and gas, and information between continents, archipelagos and islands. They extend for thousands of kilometers to enable critical infrastructures ...

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