Updated: August 19, 2021
With the cost of living today, I just really can’t help but wonder about ways to cut down expenses. It has been a while since I first heard about solar energy and have always been curious about a number of things: how it works, how much it costs, and how long the panels last and ultimately is going solar worth it?
Studies show that solar panels last up to 25-30 years, but the average span is 25 years. Most solar panel companies come with a 25-year power performance warranty. Within 25 years, solar panels degrade from 0.5% to 0.8% per year. Meaning, your solar panels will work at 80-88% of its original capacity after the warranty period ends.
In the rest of this article, I will talk more about the different types of solar panels, how long they last, and the proper maintenance in order to make them last as long as they can.