Barnsley neighbourhood to demo solar smart battery technology

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Moixa, Northern Powergrid and Energise Barnsley launch new trial to create 'virtual power plant'

A ground-breaking trial that could revolutionise the way the UK generates and manages its power is coming to a community on the outskirts of Barnsley as part of a new trial. Energy storage technology...

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