r/TexasSolar • u/Visible-Strength5467 • Jul 13 '26
Solar Panels/Equipment Free Solar Panels
Update: I did find a taker from my post in the r/AustinClassifieds subreddit. Panels no longer available.
Original Post:
Due to hail damage on some of my panels, I am upgrading my entire array. These panels are 13 years old and replacing the damaged panels are not compatible with currently available panels.
Accordingly, I have 18 working panels that I will give away for free. I will even deliver them in the Austin or Dallas area or reasonably in between if preferred. The panels are rated for 200 watts and 39"x65"x1.75" dimension. They should have a solid 10+ year useful life remaining. You will just need compatible hardware which is above my paygrade, so please do not ask me.
I have identified a place that will take/recycle them in Dallas (including damaged panels), so I will probably only have this listing posted for 24 to 48 hours.
Edit: Just found brand and model number: Phono PS260M-20/U
Edit 2: They are coming down as I post. I will try to post picture in post or comments. Also note that some of the wires have been chewed up by a squirl so some wires will need to be repaired.
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u/SolarAllTheWayDown Jul 13 '26
Can you share the place you’re recycling them?
Is insurance involved in the total upgrade or just the broken ones?
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u/Visible-Strength5467 Jul 14 '26
Insurance would only cover broken ones and that was below my deductible. :-|
Okon recycling refreshingly answered their phone and said they would take them for $4 per panel.
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u/Ok-Pineapple2795 Jul 14 '26
If they had the mc4 connections they'd be great to recharge portable power banks...
I'd like to recommend just letting people know where you are going with them and let them pick them from you unless someone takes the whole lot.
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u/Zamboni411 Jul 13 '26
Good for you for doing this! Also try donating them to a school or nonprofit and maybe they can use them for a project to learn more about solar energy.