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Homeowners and utilities that depend on solar energy face a persistent question every time clouds roll in: do the panels on their roofs or in their fields stop producing electricity? The short answer ...

Solar panels can seem like a mysterious or complex piece of technology, but the basic idea is surprisingly simple: they capture energy from daylight and convert it into electricity your home can use.

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