Why Solar Panels Don’t Store Energy—and Why It Matters

Let's get this straight upfront: solar photovoltaic panels do not store energy. They're more like hardworking translators, converting sunlight into electricity the instant photons hit their silicon surfaces. Yet 42% of homeowners surveyed by EnergySage last year believed solar panels could power their homes during blackouts without batteries. Oops. [2021-06-29 22:45]