Storing solar power increases energy consumption and emissions

Storing solar power increases energy consumption and emissions Austin TX (SPX) Feb 01, 2017 - Homes with solar panels do not require on-site storage to reap the biggest economic and environmental benefits of solar energy, according to research from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. In fact, storing solar energy for nighttime use actually increases both energy consumption and emissions compared with sending excess solar energy directly to the utility ... more

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