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I have seen some Chinese monocrystalline modules being offered with 30 year warranties. This means with < 1% annual degradation (as specified in warranty) no re
by newyankee 5y ago
I have seen some Chinese monocrystalline modules being offered with 30 year warranties. This means with < 1% annual degradation (as specified in warranty) no reason well maintained installation can last even longer. I think life of a silicon based cell is no longer an issue, it is the perovskites that are a problem. If perovskites can be made to last longer, we can have very good tandem cells. Another issue is the thin film printed cells, which if they can last even a decade may become a game changer if can be manufactured cheaply enough and have > 10% efficiency.
- zeusk 5y agobut how many would really honor that 30 year warranty? In past, I've had some pretty bad experience getting my alibaba seller to even acknowledge a problem.