A Geothermal Energy Hawaii - pros vs. cons

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Here is a fact about solar panels,for solar panels to be cost effective,they have to last 20 to 25 years.What lasts for 20 to 25 years in Hawaii ??

My home is on it's third solar water heating system since 1980.

Read this link :

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/29/business/energy-environment/solar-powers-dark-side.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0