Most panels are guaranteed for 25 years, I believe. And that guarantee is that they produce xx% of a new panel. There will be reduced efficiency over time, but systems should continue to be effective for years after the guarantee is over.
Tim KI6VBY
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On Friday 02 October 2009 00:05:58 Tim Goodrich wrote:
Most panels are guaranteed for 25 years, I believe. And that guarantee is that they produce xx% of a new panel. There will be reduced efficiency over time, but systems should continue to be effective for years after the guarantee is over.
Tim KI6VBY
What makes them degrade over time? Are the newer ones better in this regard?
--STeve Andre' wb8wsf en82
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