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California NEM 3.0 Batteries: Grid Charging or Export Credits, Not Both
California's NEM 3.0 forces battery owners to choose: charge from the grid or export for credits. How the rule works and what it means financially.
Jun 2, 2026 9 min read
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Nearly Every New Solar System in Hawaii Includes a Battery, Most States Aren't Close
Battery attachment rates for home solar range from near 100% in Hawaii to under 10% in some states. Three factors explain the dramatic split.
May 27, 2026 6 min read
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