10–15 years for most inverters, with quality brands (Fronius, SMA) often exceeding 15 years. Most manufacturers provide 10–12 year warranties with extension options. The UK homeowner's guide to solar inverters: what they do, how long they last, the real failure modes, what a replacement typically involves, and how to avoid quote traps around inverter sizing, export limits, and 'battery-ready' claims. Replacement is an opportunity to upgrade. provides solar panel recycling services designed for full-system recovery, helping homeowners and developers dispose of old solar. Solar inverters typically last 15-20 years; panels 25-30.