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Do You Need a Battery With Solar in Illinois?

Do You Need a Battery With Solar in Illinois?

The Day Company
Published on: 15/07/2026

Do you need a battery with solar in Illinois? An honest 2026 guide to when it's worth it, when it isn't, the $300/kWh rebate, and the net-metering change.

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