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How long do solar panels take to payback the energy that was used in their production?

April 26, 2017energy Payback production solar panels Used

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How long do solar panels take to payback the energy that was used in their production?

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Solar panels ‘pay back’ the energy required to make them in 2 to 4 years (depending on their final location) and are guaranteed to continue making energy for 25 years. See the NREL report on energy Payback.