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Demand Response Programs
Demand response programs pay homeowners $50–$200/year to reduce grid load during peak hours. Learn how they work, major programs by utility, and how Texas.
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Grid
Every SolarGenReview article tagged Grid — 4 independent solar generator reviews, guides and comparisons, updated as new models and data land.
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Energy Guides
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The Duck Curve Problem
The duck curve solar problem explained: why midday solar oversupply and steep evening ramps are straining the California grid, and what TOU rates, batteries.
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Energy Guides
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What Is a Virtual Power Plant?
What a virtual power plant is, how enrollment works, what utilities can and can't control, and how much homeowners earn — the complete guide to VPP programs.
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Energy Guides
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Pumped Hydro Storage
Pumped hydro storage powers 90% of US grid-scale energy storage. Learn how it works, why Bath County at 3,003 MW is the largest in the US, and why new.
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