Previously Owned Solar Panels, Cheap But Worth It?

I've had pretty good luck with buying previously owned items.  As a musician, I have been fond of scouring online marketplaces, such as eBay for great deals on nearly new equipment such as guitars and amplifiers.  One thing that makes buying secondhand with confidence is being able to see the retailers selling score.  As a rule of thumb, I never purchase something from a seller with less than a 95% positive rating.  However, in the world of second-hand anything, we are taking a risk.  The primary way we are risky with our purchase comes with no guarantees.  In the realm of buying cheap solar panels through the used market, you can save yourself a lot of money; however, there might be some drawbacks down the road if we aren't lucky and careful.  Sometimes, these drawbacks to purchasing used cheap solar panels might mean, buying new for a low price might end up saving us more money in the long-run.  

Explore Previously Owned Solar Panels

FInding used solar panel deals is pretty easy on the world wide web.  However, be mindful of their source.  Usually, low-cost solar panels that were previously used have been part of past solar system installation.  The good news is, they are probably in decent shape, but make sure you see how old they are.  Since the panel might have a reasonable amount of time left in them for producing energy, they can be placed back into the marketplace for our savings needs.  A great place to find a reasonable price on solar is an online auction and resale websites. This reduced price of used equipment can equate into a great saving vs. brand new parts from the manufacturer and makes it manageable for dollar-strapped homeowners to afford new home installations.  If you can contact the seller, it's always a good idea to ask several questions to find out how quality this solar panel price deal might be.  

Used Solar Panels Advantages 

A right amount of used solar panels come from dismantled, previously installed systems.  So, it's important to note that if there isn't a professional dismantling the equipment properly, damages will likely occur during the process. Not all used panels are damaged; however, those that are damaged will demonstrate reduced efficiency. Although functional, they do not produce as much power as a from-the-manufacturer unit.  In some cases, the prior owner decided to dismantle their solar power system. With no warranty or guarantee, this is where you might run into the issue of long-term savings.  If you end up with damaged parts, your solar panel system may break down sooner than expected; therefore, a loss in service (higher energy bills), and repair costs are coming. 

New Solar Panels

You may want to reconsider purchasing or leasing a new system after your investigation into a used solar panel system.  The piece of mind and contact a company with warranties and guarantees can end up saving money in the long and short-term.   We want to save money with solar, so remember sometimes a deal isn't always the best value.  

If you want to move into the future and join the solar revolution, or if you want to find out what solar panels are right for you, go to HahaSmart.com and try our price checker tool. You can see how much a system will cost, and how much you can save over the next 20 years. 

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