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Goodbye to the idea that solar panels “die” after 25 years. A new study says the warranty does not mark the end, and real-world performance can last for decades (www.ecoticias.com)
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[–] heftig@beehaw.org 2 points 1 month ago

It's just the time the manufacturer is willing (or forced) to be held liable for certain defects to be caused by manufacturing errors instead of expected wear and material degradation.

Unless something is mission- or safety-critical, replacing it before it breaks is wasteful.