Alternative title: "Why don't we make solar panels last 10-15 years instead of 20-25?" How about no. The technology improves in very small increments, there's

Alternative title: "Why don't we make solar panels last 10-15 years instead of 20-25?" How about no. The technology improves in very small increments, there's no need to replace panels for a 3-5% gain. This smells of wanting programmed obsolescence because the current growth rate will stabilize in the future.