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Paired solar with your EV

Solar panels + EV = driving on sunshine. The math works out to free fuel for 25+ years.

A 5-10kW solar system covers most household electricity AND EV charging. With net metering, excess solar credits offset nighttime charging. Payback period: 5-8 years, then it's free energy for another 17-20 years. Adding a home battery (Powerwall, Enphase) lets you charge from stored solar.

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