I mean this sincerely, with emotions in this country so raw, whomever is in charge of Donald Trump's twitter needs to stop him from tweeting â Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) November 11, 2016
How Long do Solar Panels Last. Generally speaking, a solar panel will last 30 years or more and lose some Â½ percent (0.5%) conversion efficiency annually. Hosing the panels off a few times during the summer and keeping leaves off them in the fall is about the only maintenance required.. Learn about the two kinds of solar system warranties that are normally offered. The first one is the panel and inverter manufacturer warranty, which are usually 20-25 years on panels and 5-10 years on the inverters.
Some panels have been known to still be more than 80% efficient by the end of their life. With care and attention, solar panels could potentially last over forty years after installation, although their performance will have deteriorated marginally over that time. The 40-50 year life expectancy goes for both monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar panels. Less is known about the lifespan of thin film panels at the moment but, as they also have 25 year warranties as standard, they are expected to match the long life of crystalline panels.