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Thanks for the excellent article.  I have two of these old Arcos,

and they still put out like new, even though one was (apparently) used in

a concentrator, due to the fact that it came bronzed.  <br><br>

Do you think the newer modules, with thinner silicone, will last as

long?<br><br>

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At 10:53 AM 5/21/2010, you wrote:<br>

<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">If your prospect asks how long

do PV modules last, refer them to this article<br>

<a href="http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/musings/testing-thirty-year-old-photovoltaic-module" eudora="autourl">

http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/musings/testing-thirty-year-old-photovoltaic-module</a>

</blockquote>

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