How Long Do Solar Panels Last
“ Won’t the solar panels be obsolete or no good by the time I’m done paying them?”
This is a good question. Of course, it is natural to be concerned about the useful life of your solar system.
Solar panels can last up to 25- 30 years. It does not mean that they stop working by that time. It just means that the energy production may decrease.
Let me tell you about a friend who got his solar panels in 1970. I recently went to his house since he wanted to take down the panels and have it changed. But before we started, he said, “You know what, before we do that, let me go and check if these panels are still producing.”
It turned out that his solar panels were still producing. So instead of taking it down, we transferred it to a new addition to his house, which is a third car garage. That was a saving moment for him.
Now, let’s talk about the solar system. It actually has a 30 year production guarantee. If it doesn’t meet the requirements over the 30 year period, then you get new panels.
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Isn’t it amazing? How do we get on doing that?
There are zero moving parts in a solar system. Unlike a car, it doesn’t require a thousand parts to move so you can start using it. This is why a car can only have a three year warranty.
A solar system does not require any moving parts. It just sits there and produces power.
This is the secret of the longevity of a solar system. You know that it’s going to last for a long long time.
How can I monitor if my solar panels are still working well?
You can monitor how much power your solar panels are creating using the solar monitoring app. The app will show you important things such as how much power your panels are producing now, how much they produce daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly. Lastly, it can also monitor how much power each panel produces.
This keeps you on track about the power your solar system is producing. And as a solar wholesale provider, I will also monitor these panels for you.
Even your utility company is buying solar power. They buy it at a cheap cost but sell it at a much higher price. Will you save more if you get solar panels installed? Absolutely. You will not have to rely on your electric company for power. You got it on your own. We can provide the power you need through our solar panels. If you are ready for sustainable energy, let us talk about it. Start getting solar power in your home now.
Originally published at https://blog.asksolarmike.com on May 29, 2021.
