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    Energy output of solar panels degrades over time. It would be good to see how old they are, and what kind of generating capacity they have left.


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    They are about six years old, and I believe 17 watts? If that makes sence.

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    Yeah, that makes sense. That's not too old. I think the average panel loses 0.5% output per year, so they should be all good. There are different types, but I don't think any degrade faster than 1% a year. If you caught me at a better time, I'd make an offer on them as I had been looking into getting some panels. BUUUT my wedding is next month so my extra spending money is non-existent

    I think they should be an easy sell locally to someone that wants solar panels. They would have to be joined together to produce anything worthwhile. How easily can these be attached together if they even can? If I had to sell them individually, I'd price them at $25-30 ea..big discounts for large amounts.

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