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Re:How big a solar battery do I need to store all my home's ... by destitude on Monday September 15, 2025 @09:46AM (#45249705)
Even on cloudy days you can generate power. Unless it is very thick clouds I generate enough for my base loads even in complete overcast skies because I have an "excess" of PV panels.
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Re:How big a solar battery do I need to store all my home's ... by Bender on Monday September 15, 2025 @09:51AM (#45249755)
because I have an "excess" of PV panels.

Which aligns with as much as one can afford. If one calculated an exact amount they would not be able to get the results you are getting.

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Re:How big a solar battery do I need to store all my home's ... by SideburnsOfDoom on Monday September 15, 2025 @11:58AM (#45251265)
> "excess" of PV panels ... aligns with as much as one can afford.

does it? Panels are not the most expensive part of the system any more. Overcapacity of panels isn't the bottleneck any more. Battery capacity or roof space might be instead.

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