While I do make a lot of soldered connections on low voltage wiring I hesitate to use it on higher voltages, favoring the twisted mechanical connection such as this and a crimped copper sleeve , a bolted connector or even a scotch lock twist connector over the final connection, or even better when possible to spot weld the connections. Nothing inherently wrong with soldered connections if done properly they will last for years through many on off cycles, but just like anything else a good soldered connection has to begin with a good mechanical connection or it will fail eventually just as other connections will fail.
Like you said 2 of the main contributing factors of a failed connection are heat and corrosion controlling 1 can stave off the other

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