What is the reliability of Solar Electric Modules?
Their reliability is very high. No moving parts for one thing and very durable materials used such as hardened glass and silicon, make the modules very sturdy and long lasting. Solar Electric Modules were first developed for use in outer space, where repair is extremely expensive, or impossible. Solar Electric Modules still power almost all satellites orbiting the earth because the technology operates reliably for extended time periods with virtually no maintenance. With no moving parts, the Solar Electric Modules require practically no maintenance. Solar Electric Modules are used for supplying power to communications stations on mountain tops, navigational buoys at sea, yachts or sailboats at sea, water pumps in remote areas without water systems or very deep wells, 3rd world regions without power or homes far from utility power lines for years and years.
