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For the first time, the state of California was 100% powered by solar+batteries for a full 24 hour period. (pv-magazine-usa.com)
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[-] Eyekaytee@aussie.zone 7 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

yeah battery power was exporting to the grid over a full 24 hours but definitely not 100% powered

[-] Lugh@futurology.today -2 points 1 day ago

The batteries were charged by the solar panels.

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