Reader John O’Neil helpfully brought up the shibboleth “Solar panels only last 15 years”, which reminded me of a portion of my conversation with Heather Mirletz, a researcher who has done some of the most comprehensive recent research on solar panel longevity and reliability.
Turns out the “15 year” meme comes from some date that’s, well, outdated.
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So, Peter, I think what she’s saying is that the technology of today’s PV solar modules is different than what they were a quarter century ago?
I said 40 years actually. Credit where due.
John O’Neill
re longevity, Beznau 1 in Switzerland is 54 years old, and with its similarly aged sister plant provides about 10% of that country’s electricity, with a capacity factor of 91.8%, plus district heating to about 18,000 people in the Aare valley. Nine Mile Point in New York State, a boiling water reactor, is nearly as old, and still chugging along. Plant annual output gradually increased by ~15% from 2000 to 2022, possibly from shorter refuelling stops.
John ONeill