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Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - what to know (www.bbc.co.uk)
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The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.

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[–] WoodScientist@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Honestly the way we design our electrical distribution system is bonkers for the modern world. Every home should just have a big battery in it. Recharge the battery from your own panels when you can, top off from the grid when you can't. Neither the solar system nor the grid power connect directly to the load. Everything goes through the big battery buffer.