How long do #solarpanels last? New study shows it's longer than you think!
Researchers from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland completed a study that #solar panels can last a lot longer than their typical 25-year warranty might suggest. Six solar systems installed between 1987 and 1993 that have been in continuous operation since, and found most panels still producing more than 80% of their original output after nearly four decades.
https://electrek.co/2026/01/28/how-long-do-solar-panels-last-new-study-shows-its-longer-than-you-think/
Researchers from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland completed a study that #solar panels can last a lot longer than their typical 25-year warranty might suggest. Six solar systems installed between 1987 and 1993 that have been in continuous operation since, and found most panels still producing more than 80% of their original output after nearly four decades.
https://electrek.co/2026/01/28/how-long-do-solar-panels-last-new-study-shows-its-longer-than-you-think/
