Is it true that more power is consumed manufacturing a solar panel than it can generate it's life?

No, this is a myth that continues to propagate. It might have been true decades ago, when panels were very inefficient, and cost more energy to produce.





The document linked below is from the National Renewable Energy Lab of the US. It shows an energy payback time of 1-4 years, depending on the type of panel. You can see the anticipated payback time of as little as 6 months in the future.Is it true that more power is consumed manufacturing a solar panel than it can generate it's life?
while there are some truth that manufacturing solar panel are Quiet expensive, and silicon amorphous slicing are little expensive procedure, the benefits and the durability of a high quality solar panel can offset the cost associate in manufacturing this material the silicon solar cells can provide a continued electricity that is rated for as much as 20 years or more, and scientist and manufacturer are looking for many way to lower the cost of manufacturing solar cells/panelsIs it true that more power is consumed manufacturing a solar panel than it can generate it's life?
its not true at all





Today there are plenty of DIY guides that teach a novice DIYer design solar panels at a minimal cost. These guides offer thorough instructions and simple to understand schematics. As a result, practically anybody can design one. Though it may look quite scary to some, the manufacturers of these educational kits simplify the task a lot. Few of them even have an educational video that shows you how to do the construction, thus simplifying it more.


http://www.askaquery.com/question/How-to-Build-Your-Own-Solar-Panel.html
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Your question made me think about this too.


The place I found to be usefull when reasearching about: solar energy, solar power and energy.





http://solar-panels.news.voople.com/





Hope that shows you the answer you are looking for.


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No it isn't true the pay back period is just over 6 years


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Do we ask the same thing about the other ways we generate electricity. Why does renewable energy or clean energy have to be held to a higher standard. Everything takes resources and energy to be manufactured.
It is not true.


It takes about 2 years to produce the amount of energy it takes to make the panel. Panels can last 20+ years.