What Is the Average Lifespan of Solar Panels?

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What Is the Average Lifespan of Solar Panels?
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• The purchasing of a solar panel system is a
  significant investment, and when you invest such
  a goodly amount of money in something, you want
  to be certain that its going to be worth the
  investment, and give you a good ROI. For that to
  happen, you need your solar system to have a
  healthy lifespan.
• For solar panels from a reputable manufacturer,
  and that have been professionally installed, can
  typically be expected to last between 25 and 30
  years before they begin to degrade and no longer
  become efficient. However, while a professionally
  installed solar array should last you many years,
  there are a few things that can impact exactly
  how long it lasts for

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• Durability
• Solar panels are constructed in such a way as to
  make them resilient to even the harshest of
  elements, but if your system hasnt been
  installed professionally, it can begin to degrade
  and start losing you money, fast.
• Should there be any exposed or loose wiring,
  loose racks, or any damage to the panels
  themselves, you can expect them to begin
  degrading at a far faster rate. To avoid this,
  always have a professional company install your
  solar system, and never attempt to fix any issues
  with the panels, yourself tampering with
  equipment may void your warranties.

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• Temperature
• You might think that solar panels are more
  efficient in hot temperatures, when the sun is
  beating down, but in fact, this is a
  misconception. While it is true to say that UV
  rays from sunlight will cause the panels to
  generate electricity, panels exposed to extreme
  and continued heat conditions, can start to
  degrade at a faster rate.
• To reduce the amount of heat solar panels are
  exposed to throughout their lifespan, an
  experienced installer will place them a few
  inches off the surface of the roof. The ensuing
  gap enables air to circulate, cooling down the
  panels and your roof.

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• Shading
• Shading is a real problem for solar panels, and
  can be caused by any of the following factors, or
  a combination of them all
• Trees
• Clouds
• Roof
• Other panels

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• Solar panels are still able to work in shaded
  areas, but they will cause the panels to degrade
  significantly over the course of time. As a
  result, good solar installers will recommend to
  those homeowners with overhanging trees, that
  they have them trimmed before the installation
  helping you maximize the systems energy
  production and eliminating a potential safety
  hazard.
• Your solar energy consultant will carefully take
  all of the above factors into consideration when
  assessing your home for its solar viability.

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• Mounting position
• The direction and position of your solar panels
  is crucial for helping you get the most out of
  your system, and if theyre not mounted facing
  the most efficient direction in terms of sunlight
  exposure, they simply wont perform as well, and
  may even begin to deteriorate quicker.
• For the majority of homes throughout the U.S.
  solar panels are a wonderfully efficient
  investment, and the panels continue to work well
  for several decades. However, fail to have your
  system professionally installed, and you could
  lose out on your investment in the long term.

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