Home energy storage batteries lose to grid-connected solar on environmental impact

Photovoltaic solar panels on roof of Honda Smart Home at UC-Davis, CaliforniaAt first glance, renewable-energy sources like solar power and energy-storage battery packs seem like a logical match. Energy storage allows excess power collected by solar panels to be stored for later use, addressing the intermittent nature of solar power. It's a concept that has already won over policymakers, electric utilities, and some...