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Are solar panels durable?

In most cases, yes. Solar panel durability is tested to withstand extreme conditions, but factors like dirt buildup, heavy rain, snow, and strong winds can impact performance. Proper installation and maintenance help ensure your system lasts for decades.

Are solar panels cheaper in 2025?

In 2025, solar panels are cheaper and more efficient than ever! Solar panels becoming more affordable will be a key player in the expansion of residential solar, contributing to the combat against climate change - and higher efficiency ratings can help keep costs down and guarantee customers will be getting the best outcomes possible!

How have solar panels cost and efficiency changed over time?

Let’s take a look at how solar panel cost and efficiency have changed over time. Solar panels are about 60% cheaper and 40% more efficient than they were in 2010. Solar panels in 2010 cost about $8.70 per watt and were about 15% efficient. Today, solar panels cost about $3.00 per watt on average and are between 19% and 22% efficient.

How much do solar panels cost?

Data from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) documented that residential solar panel installations cost about $8.70 per watt in 2010, meaning the average 6 kilowatt (kW) solar installation in 2010 cost about $52,200 before any incentives.

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