Key Takeaways 1. Wind turbines and solar panels are not living up to their longevity claims, increasing costs and filling up waste disposal sites. 2. Inverters in solar facilities, required to convert direct current into grid-ready alternating current, are failing in 10 to 15 years.
JF one of my subscribers who is active in opposition to solar, has shared that irreversible hail damage has played a significant role in early retirement in TX solar farms.
15+ years and my quality American made and manufactured inverter and related hardware and monitors including solar panels have preformed flawlessly requiring zero maintenance. On the other hand my wind turbine being a machine requires at minimum annual inspection and maintenance, yes the blades do encounter the bulk of abuse requiring replacement. Except for my Wind Turbine my quality built solar system was a good investment and the aluminum framing readily recyclable.
Great one Stu.
JF one of my subscribers who is active in opposition to solar, has shared that irreversible hail damage has played a significant role in early retirement in TX solar farms.
And California has cooked the books to allow solar panels to be classified as non-hazardous waste. The fix is in.https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/new-california-rule-will-facilitate-the-recycling-of-solar-panels/#:~:text=A%20new%20rule%20is%20set,waste%20under%20current%20California%20law.
15+ years and my quality American made and manufactured inverter and related hardware and monitors including solar panels have preformed flawlessly requiring zero maintenance. On the other hand my wind turbine being a machine requires at minimum annual inspection and maintenance, yes the blades do encounter the bulk of abuse requiring replacement. Except for my Wind Turbine my quality built solar system was a good investment and the aluminum framing readily recyclable.