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What is the average payback period when factoring in the diminishing returns of selling excess power back under the new NEM three point zero rules?

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SEED QUERY
What is the average payback period when factoring in the diminishing returns of selling excess power back under the new NEM three point zero rules?
4 real searches · 1 real-search pass
California NEM 3.0 solar payback period average 2025 2026 residential battery export compensation self consumption analysisGoogle ↗
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NEM 3.0 payback period California solar only vs solar battery study payback yearsGoogle ↗
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California NEM 3.0 solar payback period average 2025 2026 export compensation battery payback analysisGoogle ↗
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California NEM 3.0 solar payback period typical years self consumption export rates studyGoogle ↗
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California NEM 3.0 solar payback period average 2025 2026 residential battery export compensation self consumption analysis Google ↗
NEM 3.0 payback period California solar only vs solar battery study payback years Google ↗
California NEM 3.0 solar payback period average 2025 2026 export compensation battery payback analysis Google ↗
California NEM 3.0 solar payback period typical years self consumption export rates study Google ↗

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California NEM 3.0 solar payback period average 2025 2026 residential battery export compensation self consumption analysis
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—Reason——1x
of 1
NEM 3.0 payback period California solar only vs solar battery study payback years
OBSERVED
Google ↗
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—Comparison——1x
of 1
California NEM 3.0 solar payback period average 2025 2026 export compensation battery payback analysis
OBSERVED
Google ↗
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—Reason——1x
of 1
California NEM 3.0 solar payback period typical years self consumption export rates study
OBSERVED
Google ↗
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—Reason——1x
of 1