Consumers worldwide are increasingly investing in solar panels and battery storage systems to reduce exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices and lower their long-term energy costs.

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Consumers worldwide are increasingly investing in solar panels and battery storage systems to reduce exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices and lower their long-term energy costs.