What Warranty Do Solar Panels Have?

Independently written
Solar panel warranty coverage
Three layers of warranty protection: panel manufacturer + inverter manufacturer + installer workmanship.

What warranty comes with solar panels?

Solar panels come with THREE warranties: (1) Panel product warranty (10-25 years): covers manufacturing defects. Best brands: 25 years. (2) Panel performance warranty (25 years): guarantees minimum 80-92% output at year 25. (3) Inverter warranty (5-25 years): string inverters 5-10yr (extendable), micro-inverters 25yr. PLUS (4) Installer workmanship warranty (5-10 years): covers installation quality. Best installers include an Insurance-Backed Guarantee (IBG) for additional protection.

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