12 home solar power myths you shouldn't fall for in 2026
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- Solar savings depend heavily on location.
- Solar panels can cause burns, shock, or death.
- Plug-in solar needs a battery during power cuts.
Renewable energy is a topic that seems to be mired in a fog of war of myths and nonsense. It seems that everyone has an opinion, and a polarized opinion at that, and myths and nonsense are common on both sides of the debate. And these myths aren't helping people who want to figure out if solar is for them or, if they've taken the plunge, get the most out of their investment.
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