Comments on: Federal Solar Incentives for Homeowners vs. Businesses Need Parity

By: Sonoma County Municipal Solar Financing

Sonoma County Municipal Solar Financing — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:47:26 +0000

[...] home. If they finance, say, a $20K solar system, at the end of the year when they claim their 30% federal tax credit for solar, they get $6K in cash. It’s almost like an equity line. Third, it doesn’t require a [...]

By: Switch to Solar Power at No Cost to You at Green Road

Switch to Solar Power at No Cost to You at Green Road — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:17:24 +0000

[...] can really benefit. If you have an existing business and you switch over to solar energy, you can set the solar system up for almost no costs (after you receive rebates and tax [...]

By: Dan Hahn

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:51:11 +0000

Hey there Early Klamath,

This depends on what type of panel we’re talking about. All solar panels have a tendency to degrade over time (that’s why your warranty will reflect this). Crystalline solar panels typically last between 20 and 25 years, while thin film panels usually last between 8-10 years. This is one of the reasons the government allows rapid depreciation on the equipment. Thanks for your question and your compliment!

By: EarlyKlamathMan

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 05:52:34 +0000

Typically, how long do solar panels last?
Thanks for the great website.