The Cost of Playing It Safe

Same Footprint. Ten Years Later. Two Very Different Outcomes.

2015 INSTALL

Jim's Legacy System

Standard 250W Panels

Initial Capacity
200 kW
2025 Output (Degraded)
160 kW
▼ 20% Efficiency Loss
Technology Status
OBSOLETE
2025 STANDARD

Modern Competitor

High-Efficiency Modern Tech

Capacity (Same Footprint)
280 kW
▲ 40% More Power
Efficiency Curve
STABLE
Degradation Warranty < 0.5%/yr
TOTAL LOST SAVINGS (10 YEARS)
$0

While Jim paid off his loan, he lost nearly a quarter-million in potential generation.