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So you don't _have_ to replace everything. But there's a compelling economic argument in upgrading the components in the Solar array as better ones become avai

So you don't _have_ to replace everything. But there's a compelling economic argument in upgrading the components in the Solar array as better ones become available. I guess you don't need permits for upgrading to newer components.

zizee 4y ago
Eventually this pressure will go away though, as panels can only get so efficient. Future generations of panels are unlikely to make such big improvements. And because thus is an economic pressure/incentive, its really the opposite of what the original quote was suggesting. In 20 years we throw it all away because there has been amazing improvements doesn't gel well with their "this will last 60 years" statement.