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    <title>Tesla Energy</title>
    <description>Tesla Powerwall, Powerpack, Solar Roof, Solar City, etc.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:57:25 +0000</pubDate>
    <lastBuildDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:57:25 +0000</lastBuildDate>
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      <title>Solar Edge Inverter revenue grade plus meter</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2021 02:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/solar-edge-inverter-revenue-grade-plus-meter.222230/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (h2ofun)</author>
      <dc:creator>h2ofun</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I just got my new inverter and it has this revenue grade plus card.  How does it behave differently than my other without?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>$5500 main panel upgrade??</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2021 02:24:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/5500-main-panel-upgrade.222098/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/5500-main-panel-upgrade.222098/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (bayareaever)</author>
      <dc:creator>bayareaever</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have a pending solar roof+ 3 PW install pending in the SF Bay Area. <br />
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The main hold up to scheduling install at this point is me agreeing to a $5500 main panel upgrade charge.  This was added after the initial site survey. <br />
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My advisor has yet to tell me why it needs upgrading.  It is 8 years old, 200 amp service.  He mentioned clearance from the gas main, but that was never an issue previously and it’s 4 feet from the gas main, which should be sufficient afaik. <br />
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Even if does need...<br />
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<a href="https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/5500-main-panel-upgrade.222098/" class="internalLink">$5500 main panel upgrade??</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>38</slash:comments>
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      <title>5 battery install Lake of the Pines</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2021 01:05:45 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/5-battery-install-lake-of-the-pines.221925/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (h2ofun)</author>
      <dc:creator>h2ofun</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, the battery install and solar mods are starting today. 5 batteries, 2 gateways, 2 generation panels, 2 solar edge<br />
11.4K inverters, ....<br />
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It does seem it will take them the 4 days, shall see. Now that are working on installing batteries on mounts outside my garage wall.]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>33</slash:comments>
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      <title>Advice needed on Tesla vs SolarEdge inverter selection</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:31:09 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/advice-needed-on-tesla-vs-solaredge-inverter-selection.219680/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/advice-needed-on-tesla-vs-solaredge-inverter-selection.219680/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (zonela)</author>
      <dc:creator>zonela</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&#039;m located in NorCal Bay Area, submitted my solar panel order last November and my 4.08kW project was designed with SolarEdge inverter with Q.PEAK 340 panels. My original installation date was 2/1 and the full crew came that morning, the crew lead acknowledged my BOM was using SE inverters but later was informed they were given Tesla inverter instead. Our discussion ended to cancel the installation and the lead was personally recommending to wait for SE inverters. Due to they were seeing...<br />
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<a href="https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/advice-needed-on-tesla-vs-solaredge-inverter-selection.219680/" class="internalLink">Advice needed on Tesla vs SolarEdge inverter selection</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>49</slash:comments>
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      <title>Newbie install option / system design</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:25:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/newbie-install-option-system-design.222199/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/newbie-install-option-system-design.222199/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (JJBTXModS)</author>
      <dc:creator>JJBTXModS</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello, <br />
New to this forum section.  We are a ModS and ModY household and are in the planning stages for solar + Powerwall(s).  We are in south central Texas so there will be plenty of sun.  Our purpose is to have backup power for as long as reasonable (2 days?) as well as offset the cost of electricity for the house.  We use quite a bit of energy at the house with teens at home all day due to pandemic etc....  <br />
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We have used anywhere between 1500 KWh to 4000 KWh per month depending on the...<br />
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<a href="https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/newbie-install-option-system-design.222199/" class="internalLink">Newbie install option / system design</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
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      <title>PG&amp;E PTO Tesla fumbling the ball multiple times</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 23:46:45 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/pg-e-pto-tesla-fumbling-the-ball-multiple-times.221592/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (jedmo)</author>
      <dc:creator>jedmo</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Need some guidance on if anyone has any information on how to get things rolling as I am at wits end, and I think I&#039;ve done all I can do. <br />
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I have gone through 3 project advisors on my install.  My system was installed on 11/5, failed the first inspection on 11/25.  It took a while for Tesla to get approval of the updated drawings for the permits.  <br />
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They scheduled follow up inspections and then cancelled on me the same day (3 times).  Finally on 1/13 I passed inspection. On 1/16 I get an...<br />
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<a href="https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/pg-e-pto-tesla-fumbling-the-ball-multiple-times.221592/" class="internalLink">PG&amp;E PTO Tesla fumbling the ball multiple times</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>19</slash:comments>
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      <title>Turning on ones battery setup</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:57:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/turning-on-ones-battery-setup.222148/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/turning-on-ones-battery-setup.222148/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (h2ofun)</author>
      <dc:creator>h2ofun</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[So, has anyone takes some steps to enable their new GW/PW setup on their own, or just let the installer do it all?<br />
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I maybe bad, but I just sent the info to Tesla for my two gateways.  I tried to log into the GW, but says something is wrong.  I am assuming Tesla has not registered my gateways to my email.  And having two accounts maybe a real pain.  <br />
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I love having my gateways hardwired. NO wifi junk.  I have the cables now run to my two SE inverters also, but not fully connected yet.]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>6</slash:comments>
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      <title>Question for NJ Solar Generators</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:48:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/question-for-nj-solar-generators.222217/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/question-for-nj-solar-generators.222217/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (smaster553)</author>
      <dc:creator>smaster553</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I got my TREC Cert and was registering with gats.pjm-eis.com<br />
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One question was Meter Information. They need a Meter Name, Initial Meter Read (kWh) and I will be adding the production each month or period.<br />
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Question is they DO NOT need the Utility Meter info as that is the grid usage and excess. <br />
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Can we use the Solar Edge site - info and give that. <br />
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or have users in NJ installed another way to read it.<br />
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Please advise]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Tesla Inverter + Neurio</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:58:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/tesla-inverter-neurio.221934/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/tesla-inverter-neurio.221934/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (M3Solar)</author>
      <dc:creator>M3Solar</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello everyone!  I tried searching through the forums first but could not find anything that seemed to directly relate to what I was looking for.  If this has already been discussed I am very sorry....<br />
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Hopefully my first post doesn&#039;t get buried, but I was hoping to find out some information about the new Tesla Inverter + a Neurio that was installed this past week when I received Solar.  I don&#039;t have PTO yet so I can&#039;t verify any of this but I was hoping someone here has some experience.  I...<br />
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<a href="https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/tesla-inverter-neurio.221934/" class="internalLink">Tesla Inverter + Neurio</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>17</slash:comments>
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      <title>Upgrade Existing System</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:29:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/upgrade-existing-system.222130/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/upgrade-existing-system.222130/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (darrelld)</author>
      <dc:creator>darrelld</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I am upgrading my existing 7.5kw/2 PW system to add an additional 4kw/1PW.<br />
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After placing my order and credit card charged I cannot see the new system on my Tesla account. Had to email my electric bill to Tesla Energy support since there is no other way to track or update my install process.<br />
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Multiple calls to Tesla Energy support have not yielded any resolution.<br />
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Anyone else have this issue? If so what was the fix?<br />
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Trying to avoid freezing in Texas or relying on the unreliable Texas...<br />
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<a href="https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/upgrade-existing-system.222130/" class="internalLink">Upgrade Existing System</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>13</slash:comments>
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      <title>Did anyone else get PTO before their roof was done?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:10:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/did-anyone-else-get-pto-before-their-roof-was-done.222165/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/did-anyone-else-get-pto-before-their-roof-was-done.222165/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (SoCalSolarRoof)</author>
      <dc:creator>SoCalSolarRoof</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[So we got PTO from SDG&amp;E weeks ago, but still have ropes on the roof and the Tesla quality engineer keeps finding things that need fixing. 

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Has this happened to anyone else?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Inverter size when maximum system is 11.56 kW (34 panels)</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:42:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/inverter-size-when-maximum-system-is-11-56-kw-34-panels.221812/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/inverter-size-when-maximum-system-is-11-56-kw-34-panels.221812/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (n.one.one)</author>
      <dc:creator>n.one.one</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In Georgia to qualify for Georgia Power&#039;s monthly net metering the maximum system size is 10 kW AC. Tesla tells me that they will do a 34 panel, 11.56 kW system which will qualify. They have also said they will install a 7.6 kW Tesla inverter.<br />
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<li>Will a 7.6 kW inverter limit the production that the panels would be capable of producing with a larger inverter?</li>
<li>Georgia Power &#039;s tariff states the limitation as:&quot;....residential applications with a peak generating capacity of less than...</li>
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<a href="https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/inverter-size-when-maximum-system-is-11-56-kw-34-panels.221812/" class="internalLink">Inverter size when maximum system is 11.56 kW (34 panels)</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>24</slash:comments>
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      <title>UPS, part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:32:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ups-part-2.221993/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ups-part-2.221993/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (zƬesla)</author>
      <dc:creator>zƬesla</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There is a really long UPS <a href="https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/powerwall-2-ups-connundrum-and-solution.130085/" class="internalLink">thread</a> from a while ago, and what I am hoping for in this one is to get a listing of UPS models that work seamlessly with Powerwalls. I have an APC Back-UPS NS 650M1 that goes into battery mode whenever the grid goes out and Powerwalls kick in even though we had Tesla lower the frequency to 63Hz (verified with Kill-a-Watt at &lt;=62.9) and the Back-UPS is rated for...<br />
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<a href="https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ups-part-2.221993/" class="internalLink">UPS, part 2</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>17</slash:comments>
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      <title>Changing Solar Numbers</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 19:34:32 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/changing-solar-numbers.222184/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/changing-solar-numbers.222184/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (dhquigley)</author>
      <dc:creator>dhquigley</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[On Tuesday, I had a good solar day, hitting 43.6 kwh on my 11.28 system when I checked before bedtime, or so I thought.  Looking at numbers today, which will be a great day, I scrolled back in time and the Tuesday number now shows as 41.6.  Have others seen the app retroactively change the solar production?  Anybody know the cause?]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>7</slash:comments>
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      <title>Installation experience in Maryland?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:18:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/installation-experience-in-maryland.222215/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/installation-experience-in-maryland.222215/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (burningchrome)</author>
      <dc:creator>burningchrome</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hijacking the thread: I&#039;m in Ellicott City and thinking about solar. How was your installation experience in this area?<br />
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(<b>moderator note:</b> unhijaacked thread (lol) and split this off into its own thread.)]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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      <title>Massachusetts SMART and Connected Solutions Tax Implications?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:33:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/massachusetts-smart-and-connected-solutions-tax-implications.211319/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/massachusetts-smart-and-connected-solutions-tax-implications.211319/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (TORQU3)</author>
      <dc:creator>TORQU3</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&#039;m starting to look into adding solar and possibly power walls to my house. Does anyone who is participating in SMART and   or connected solutions know what sort of tax forms you get at the end of the year related to the per kWh compensation you get paid for solar production and participation in connected solutions?<br />
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In my financial modeling I completely left any taxation of these payments out, but I can&#039;t seem to find an answer if this is considered income and then taxed.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>National Grid SMART payments?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:13:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/national-grid-smart-payments.219248/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/national-grid-smart-payments.219248/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (jhn_)</author>
      <dc:creator>jhn_</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Is anyone here a Massachusetts National Grid electric utility customer with solar signed up for and receiving payments through the SMART program?<br />
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We just got our first utility bill after solar and Powerwall install that is signed up for the SMART program. The bill basically said we would get something Else in the mail for SMART. So just wondering from anyone else in the same program could shed some light on how it works and their experience. Thanks!]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Solar roof v3 install done, waiting on PTO now</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:08:56 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/solar-roof-v3-install-done-waiting-on-pto-now.218060/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/solar-roof-v3-install-done-waiting-on-pto-now.218060/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (funkadelic)</author>
      <dc:creator>funkadelic</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Put together a video of the install. 11.23 kW system &amp; estimated to generate ~15,000 kWh in the 1st year. <br />
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Gutters will be going on next week, and just waiting on the city inspection and then PG&amp;E PTO. So happy to have my driveway back!<br />
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<iframe width="500" height="300" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L6B8JY5M4AY?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>iOS or WatchOS App for Tesla Solar</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 03:18:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ios-or-watchos-app-for-tesla-solar.222127/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/ios-or-watchos-app-for-tesla-solar.222127/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (DarthPopsicles)</author>
      <dc:creator>DarthPopsicles</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know there are great car apps like TezLab for Tesla cars like my Model Y, but is anyone using an app for iOS or (even better) apple watch to monitor Solar?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>First full sunny day!@</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 01:17:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/first-full-sunny-day.221950/</link>
      <guid>https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/first-full-sunny-day.221950/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (ChicagoSox)</author>
      <dc:creator>ChicagoSox</dc:creator>
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