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Do solar panels produce enough energy to recoup the energy it took to make them?

April 26, 2017energy recoup solar panels

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Do solar panels produce enough energy to recoup the energy it took to make them?

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Yes. Modern solar panels will make approximately enough electricity in 4 years to cover the amount of energy that was used in manufacture. Solar panels generally have a 25+-year lifespan.