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    People get rid of solar panels due to aging systems needing replacement, roof repairs requiring temporary removal, expiring leases/incentives, disappointment with savings, technical issues, or to simplify selling homes with complex contracts, with upgrades to newer tech often being the goal rather than abandoning solar entirely, though market shifts and utility changes also play roles. 
    Common Reasons for Removal
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      Needing roof replacement or major repairs often necessitates removing panels, and reinstalling might not be cost-effective. 
    • System Age & Efficiency:
      Panels lose efficiency over 25-30 years; homeowners upgrade to newer, more powerful models or replace failing parts. 
    • Financial & Contract Issues:
      Expired leases, lack of expected savings, unreliable installers, or high repair costs can make systems uneconomical. 
    • Property Sale Complications:
      Existing solar loans, leases, or HOA/resale value concerns can lead owners to remove panels before selling. 
    • Market & Policy Changes:
      Shifts in utility compensation (like net metering cuts) and changing incentives can reduce the financial benefits, as seen in California. 
    • Performance Problems:
      Poor installation, shading from trees, or unexpected technical failures can lead to dissatisfaction. 
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    • The focus shifts from "getting rid of solar" to "upgrading to a better system" for improved performance and returns. 
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      The 120% rule for solar, based on the National Electrical Code (NEC), is a safety guideline for load-side solar interconnections, stating that the sum of your main breaker rating plus the solar breaker's rating (multiplied by 125% for continuous solar output) shouldn't exceed 120% of your main electrical panel's busbar rating, preventing busbar overload, overheating, and potential fire hazards by limiting combined grid and solar power flow. This rule ensures safety by allowing a 20% buffer for the busbar to handle both utility and solar power simultaneously, often resulting in limitations on the size of the solar system you can add without upgrades. 
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      • Avoids Fire Hazards: Overloaded busbars can trip breakers or, in worse cases, cause fires. 
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