{
  "id": 1714967,
  "title": "Pakistan to Get Discounted 585W Solar Panels – Don’t Buy Them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/pakistan-to-get-discounted-585w-solar-panels-dont-buy-them",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-18T12:52:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/18/pakistan-to-get-discounted-585w-solar-panels-dont-buy-them/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "China has set new minimum efficiency standards for solar panels, which will be effective from January 2027. This will likely lead to a shift in the solar panel market, with manufacturers producing newer, more efficient modules and older models becoming less desirable. Pakistan, with its rapidly expanding solar market, may become a destination for older 585W solar panels from China. While these panels may appear cheaper at first glance, buyers should consider several factors before making a purchase. The panels' authenticity, availability of replacements, warranty support, and performance should all be carefully evaluated. It's crucial to avoid simply judging a panel based on its price per watt, as long-term value depends on factors such as efficiency, cell technology, manufacturing date, and warranty coverage. Buyers must ensure they are getting a genuine product with accessible support and replacement options, rather than simply purchasing old inventory that may become difficult to maintain or replace in the future.",
  "summary": "Pakistan’s solar market could soon see a growing supply of older 585W solar panels being offered at discounted prices, as … Read More The post Pakistan to Get Discounted 585W Solar Panels – Don’t Buy Them appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}