Solar panel reliability issues have been around since the industry itself. Arguably, it has always been there, casting a shadow over solar power generation. Solar Panel Reliability: How reliable is solar power generation?
What exactly are these concerns? Well, there are only two concerns: concerns about the performance of solar panels, and doubts about solar energy as a reliable source of energy.
In the early days of solar panel adoption, these reliability concerns were well-founded. But the fact is, as we will discuss in this article, these problems have been addressed through advances in technology and policy. Solar panels are a very reliable source of power, which is why 2 million Americans have solar panels installed in their homes.
To address this concern, let's take a closer look and see how solar energy is generated, how reliable solar panel components are, and how reliable solar energy is.
How is solar energy generated?
Solar power refers to the energy produced by the sun. To turn this energy into usable electricity, we use solar panels. Each panel consists of photovoltaic (PV) cells made of silicon, and when sunlight hits the cell's surface, it displaces electrons, causing them to flow. Essentially, electricity is just flowing electrons.
The power then flows to a solar inverter, where the DC power from the panels is converted to AC power that can be used around the home. The percentage of light converted into electricity is known as the efficiency of the panel, and most solar panels have an efficiency of 15-18%. High-efficiency panels use higher-quality photovoltaic cells and require less physical space to achieve the desired power output.
How reliable are solar panels?
The reliability and lifespan of solar panels is very good. The researchers looked at 54,500 panels installed between 2000 and 2015. They found that as few as five out of 10,000 panels fail each year. This means that the failure rate of solar panels is only 0.05%. When you consider that modern manufacturing processes are more advanced than they were back then, you can believe that the current failure rate is even lower!
The high level or reliability of solar panels allows solar panel manufacturers to offer 25 or 30 year guarantees on power output. In other words, the chances of your solar system failing are very small. And, if it does happen, you'll be covered by the warranty, or the solar panels will be replaced for free.
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