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While solar panels and home batteries offer the promise of self-sufficiency, Hilton warns about the underlying issues related to integrating these technologies into the existing grid. She emphasizes that the grid will retain rights to draw power from consumers' batteries, even when those consumers prefer to use their stored energy solely for personal needs. This could lead to a situation where the grid prioritizes its requirements over individual consumers' autonomy, especially when demand fluctuates or other consumers require supply urgently.