Todd Dabney, who has attended the Burning Man festival since 2011, innovatively crafted a swamp cooler from a used solar panel and various components to combat the heat. This trend reflects a growing interest among American consumers to purchase secondhand solar panels from platforms like Craigslist and eBay. The appeal lies in the reduced costs and environmental advantage of extending the life of solar modules, as emphasized by experts. Companies like SanTan Solar are capitalizing on this secondary market, which may expand as more panels get installed worldwide.
"I knew I was taking this to Burning Man, and it's going to get dusty and beaten up." - Todd Dabney reflects on his practical choice of a secondhand solar panel for his swamp cooler.
"Giving the modules a second life has environmental benefits, experts say, and as more solar is installed globally, the niche used market could grow." - Emphasis on sustainability in the secondhand solar panel market.
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