Lifetime of Solar Cells

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How long do solar panels last? Long.

25-30 years. [1]

But, it's really longer. At 0.8% annuaul decrease, they drop to 80% of their capacity after 25 years.

That means, as long as the panels are not physically damaged - they continue producing useful electricity for decades after.