What is the Lifespan of Solar Panels Sunshine Coast
Both domestic solar installation and commercial solar installation have seen a dramatic increase in popularity over recent years. Striving to reduce one’s carbon footprint is as much of a modern concern as is reducing one’s energy bills. One of the main questions people ask is how long solar panels last. Of course, this question comes with a number of factors to consider. Logic Solar is here to answer this and other questions on solar energy.
Quality of the Product
Let’s start with the basic answer. Modern Solar panels should have a lifespan of around twenty-five years or even longer. It is also true that recent advances in production technology have meant that solar panels are now more durable than ever. However, as with most new products, the quality from brand to brand can fluctuate.
The panels we choose to work with are high quality from trusted global brands, such as these industry leading blue chip panels: Hyundai 390W M3+ Perc Shingled UF Series Panel - these panels have a twenty-five-year product and performance warranty. One of our favourites is the SunPower Maxeon 6 AC with Inbuilt Enphase Micro Inverters. These top end panels carry an unbeatable 40 Year product & performance warranty, and an impressive 25 year warranty on the micro inverters when combined with the Sunpower panels.
Our Clean Energy Council accredited installers ensure quality in both knowledge and the products with which we work. We do not sell low- or entry-level products.
What Causes Solar Panels to Deteriorate?
By their very nature, solar panels are exposed to the elements. With the sun comes rain, hail, wind and other extreme Australian weather, and with our beautiful beaches here on the Sunshine Coast we are exposed to high levels of salt mist, which is highly corrosive. After the quality of the product, the environment has the greatest potential to shorten the lifespan of your solar panels. The good news is that high quality products combined with regular maintenance can help mitigate these problems.
Solar panels don’t require much maintenance. However, you will want to clean away dirt and other debris somewhat regularly. In addition, we recommend having one of our solar professionals inspect your system once per year. This ensures maximum working efficiency, along with ensuring the safety of your family and home is maintained.
Other Factors to Consider
Beyond the two main factors mentioned above, there are a handful of others that may affect the lifespan of your solar panels. Potential-induced degradation (PID), light-induced degradation (LID) and cold or low temperature degradation are all matters you may like to discuss with the team at Logic Solar before going ahead with either residential or commercial solar installation.
Our team of installation professionals and sales support staff provides clients with all the help you need, helping to ensure that your solar panels will last for as long as is technologically possible.
Call Logic Solar today on 1300 068 468 to request more information on the longevity of solar panels.