Solar energy can be stored primarily in two ways: thermal storage and battery storage. Thermal storage involves capturing and storing the sun's heat, while battery storage involves storing power generated by solar panels in batteries for later use. . Many states, including California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Oregon, also offer incentives for solar storage systems. When the sun is shining, your solar panels produce electricity that powers your home or business, but what happens when the sun sets or there's a cloudy day?.
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