Do Residential Batteries Increase Pollution? It’s Complicated

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By info@greentechmedia.comFeb 8, 2017, 2:00 pm102 pts
Solar-plus-storage is a potential sweet spot for customers in a post-net metering world. But does it also come with a pollution cost? This week, we're talking with Dr. Robert Fares about his study on the emissions impact of pairing batteries with solar PV. Dr. Fares was the lead author on a study published…

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