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Goodbye to the idea that solar panels “die” after 25 years. A new study says the warranty does not mark the end, and real-world performance can last for decades (www.ecoticias.com)
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[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 12 points 1 week ago

That's an entirely different technology. A solar water heater is essentially a specialized greenhouse with tubes and no moving parts. You just need go clean them every one to 4 years.