Solar panels are built to last. That is why manufacturers tend to warranty their products for up to 25 years. That is, however, no reason to assume anything about your system’s warranty. For one, it will certainly not include all of the system’s components and, as with any product on today’s market, will safeguard the manufacturer as much as possible. Here are some important items to look for in a warranty and some important items you are unlikely to find.
What to look for…
As I said, most high quality solar panels will have long-term warranties regarding panel function and degradation. This is due to the very makeup of the panels: no moving parts, protective tempered glass, non-corrosive aluminum framing, etc. However, different components will have different warranties. For instance, (more…)
Solar System Warranties: What to Look For, What to Expect
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