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If you’re considering installing solar panels at home, you’ve likely come across solar batteries, which are large lithium-ion packs that store excess power for when the sun isn’t shining. Using the ...

Our Future board of directors chair Darrow Center cuts a ribbon during an event at the Wellington Heights Community Church in Cedar Rapids on Sunday. The church is the newest of Linn County’s ...

Rachel Harper used to work in the oil and gas industry in Texas and never thought she'd be working next to solar panels all day. "It's a much more peaceful environment," Harper said. "I like this way ...

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Wisconsin has launched a groundbreaking project that could reshape how the state generates and uses electricity. The Paris Solar-Battery Park in Kenosha County combines a massive solar farm with a ...

What is the best solar battery overall? With longer days and Earth Day around the corner, spring is a great time to rethink how your home uses energy. If your solar panels are soaking up more sunlight ...

Adding an energy storage battery to a residential solar panel system typically costs $7,000 to $18,000. Some smaller batteries cost just a few hundred dollars, while premium systems can exceed $30,000 ...