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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (56678)8/8/2014 10:21:48 AM
From: Eric  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 86356
 
Nice. What is their lifespan?

Should be well over 40 years.

I have a few old silicon based panels removed from some previous projects that are over 35 years old and are still cranking out electrons.

I made some measurements and they are cranking out about 82% of original "nameplate" capacity.