If you're considering getting solar panels but are concerned about how long they'll last, an energy expert has some good news.
In a popular YouTube short, Chase Barber from Canadian electric-truck company Edison Motors (@EdisonMotors) discussed that exact topic.
"All right, I just want to clear this up," Barber said. "Solar panels last a long time. A lot of people think that they only last 25 years. They last way longer than 25 years."
Installing solar panels is one of the best ways to reduce your reliance on the grid, save money on monthly energy bills, and make your home more resilient when paired with battery storage. The Cool Down launched the Solar Explorer to help guide you on your solar journey, whether you're interested in leasing panels or buying them.
To prove his point, Barber showed some of the panels he uses in solar projects, which come with a 25-year warranty on their power output.
"That's a 25-year warranty," he said. "That's not how long they last."
These panels are rated to lose 0.5% of their power output each year. So, even after 25 years, the panels would still have roughly 87.5% of their output remaining.
If you're worried about that performance loss, Barber said, you could simply replace a couple of panels in a multi-panel system, boosting your performance at a low cost.
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"These things are good for a long, long time," he said.
Even with all of their financial and environmental benefits, taking the plunge on solar panels is a big decision. But by using Solar Explorer, you can connect with some of The Cool Down's trusted partners, who will not only simplify the process with their concierge-level service, but also help you save up to $10,000 on solar installation.
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But if you'd rather buy panels, EnergySage makes it easy to compare competitive bids from vetted installers.
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