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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, this sounds like exactly the kind of disappointment a lot of homeowners are waking up to.

5 to 10% output loss per year is not normal for properly functioning solar panels. Most reputable systems degrade closer to about 0.3% to 0.8% annually, not massive yearly drops. If someone is seeing that kind of decline after only five years, something is wrong, whether it's inverter issues, failed panels, poor installation, wiring problems, shading changes, or misleading original projections.

And that is where many people feel scammed. The sales pitch is usually "huge savings, guaranteed returns, low maintenance," but when production underperforms, suddenly the homeowner is stuck chasing warranty claims, arguing over monitoring data, and finding out there is no real guarantee of savings at all.

We know someone dealing with the same thing. Big promises upfront, then later it becomes "well results vary" and if the system is not functioning properly or underperforming, you may get little or nothing back while still having paid the full install cost.

This industry has been way too full of aggressive sales tactics, unrealistic payback timelines, and companies disappearing or dodging accountability after the install. Some systems work well, but far too many homeowners were sold dreams instead of real numbers.[/quote]

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