Industry Trends

Solar Storage and Home Batteries: What’s Driving People to Buy?

One of the major trends in solar is the increase in storage adoption. As storage becomes more mainstream, organizations in the solar industry have had to update their business models to account for the demand. 

Why is the demand for storage rising? The answer is complex and involves many different factors.

First, let’s take a step back and think about why people go sol

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Industry Trends

Solar Storage and Home Batteries: What’s Driving People to Buy?
Demand for solar storage is booming, so solar installers must understand why customers want it and how they can sell it. 
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