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UK solar owner nearly fills 16kWh battery despite clouds
Original: UK solar owner nearly fills 16kWh battery on cloudy day, asks, 'Why bother with 5kWh?'
A UK solar panel owner reports nearly filling a 16kWh home battery even on a heavily overcast day, prompting the question of why homeowners would settle for smaller 5kWh units. The case highlights how much energy modern solar arrays can generate in diffuse light, feeding ongoing debate about battery sizing for households seeking lower bills and energy independence.
Why now: It challenges common assumptions about solar output on cloudy days, resonating with homeowners weighing battery investment.
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