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How many years for energy payback by a PV system to offset the energy used to produce the panel?

April 26, 2017energy offset panel Payback PV system Used

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How many years for energy payback by a PV system to offset the energy used to produce the panel?

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According to the German Solar Industry Association, it takes approximately 3 to 4 years for a photovoltaic installation to generate enough power to equal to the amount of power it takes to manufacture the panels.