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Solar panel degradation calculator

Start with first-year generation and an assumed yearly decline. The constant decline is a scenario, not a forecast or a manufacturer's warranty.

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Final-year energy
7,093.23 kWh
Lifetime energy
188,447.61 kWh
Retained output
88.67 %
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What is this tool used for?

Start with first-year generation and an assumed yearly decline. The constant decline is a scenario, not a forecast or a manufacturer's warranty.

How this is calculated

Eᵧ = E₁ × (1 − d/100)^(y − 1); EΣ = Σ Eᵧ; E₁ = First-year energy · kWh; d = Annual generation degradation · %

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Before you use the result

Start with first-year generation and an assumed yearly decline. The constant decline is a scenario, not a forecast or a manufacturer's warranty.

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Start with first-year generation and an assumed yearly decline. The constant decline is a scenario, not a forecast or a manufacturer's warranty.

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