Fresh off the manufacturing line and sparkling with the latest technology, new solar panels seem to be the best option. However, there are some significant benefits to purchasing a used solar panel when high efficiency isn’t the most critical consideration.
Significant cost savings. Used solar panels are significantly cheaper than new ones, making upcycled PV an economical and sustainable option.
Efficient power production. Used solar panels that are in good condition still have a hugely substantial portion of their lifespan remaining. Even with some degradation (.5-1% per year), they can continue to produce a significant amount of electricity.
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Longevity. Even a ten-year old panel can produce about 90% of its original calculated efficiency and have a lifespan of twenty years or more after a secondary installation.
Sustainability. Reuse of perfectly good PV panels reduces waste. Far better than recycling, extending the useful life of solar panels that might otherwise end up in landfills is a preferred option for municipalities and concerned citizens.
Circular Economy. Reusing solar panels promotes resource conservation, waste reduction, energy efficiency, economic benefits and a reduced carbon footprint.
Small and off-grid projects that function perfectly well with slightly reduced efficiency are excellent candidates for used PV panels.
Educational applications and experimental setups choose used PV panels to focus on solar technology education or application rather than achieving maximum efficiency.
Backup power systems rely on used solar panel systems to provide backup or secondary energy during peak power pricing, as a supplemental energy resource or during power outages.
Fulfill organization mandates to reduce consumption, reuse available technology, use renewable energy or generate power economically to underserved communities.
Support American workers. Reusing viable, working solar panels instead of importing solar panels from overseas helps employ US citizens and their families. Used Solar Panel Sales supports our disabled veterans through our hiring and mentorship program.
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