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Solar Panel Batteries: Power When You Need It

You know those perfect sunny days when your solar panels generate more power than you can use? Well, what happens when clouds roll in or night falls? Traditional solar setups sort of waste that excess energy - like filling a bathtub with no drain plug. In 2023 alone, California's grid reportedly let 1.3 terawatt-hours of renewable energy go unused during peak production hours. That's enough to power 150,000 homes for a year!