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How does solar-plus-storage affect energy systems?

Solar-plus-storage shifts some of the solar system's output to evening and night hours and provides other grid benefits. NREL employs a variety of analysis approaches to understand the factors that influence solar-plus-storage deployment and how solar-plus-storage will affect energy systems.

What are the benefits of solar-plus-storage?

Among other benefits, it can help maintain the stability of the electric grid, shift energy from times of peak production to peak consumption, and limit spikes in energy demand. Solar-plus-storage shifts some of the solar system's output to evening and night hours and provides other grid benefits.

How long does it take a solar system to pay off?

The average solar payback period for EnergySage customers is currently just over seven years. However, without the federal tax credit, that same system would take over 10 years to pay for itself. Here's what you need to know about how long it's likely to take you to break even on your solar energy investment—and why timing matters.

How much money can you get back on solar panels?

The federal residential clean energy credit, for example, gives you up to 30% back. Your state might also have additional incentives. Those credits can lop off a significant chunk of the money you pay for solar panels, making your payback period shorter.

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