[kabalah70]

ct-fiskerbuzz, I should think it would be working fine after that too. I believe the 20 year warranties on solar panels is based on it still being able to produce 85% of rated power. Not sure how long inverters last.

 

[kabalah70]

I am fairly certain the A123 cells can handle it, but as the old saying goes especially with batteries, "Tyrell: The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long. And you have burned so very very brightly, Roy." I know the quote is older than Blade Runner.
I really like the nano Lithium Titanite (nLTO) structure in Altairnano Nanosafe and Toshiba SCiB batteries for this reason, because they are capable of Level 3 charging (5-10 minute recharges) and still have a 10-20 year lifespan. If all goes to plan, you will see the Honda Fit EV fitted with Toshiba SCiBs and it will be the disruptive technology that allows EVs to compete head to head with ICEs for cross-country & single-car family markets.