Barnsley 'virtual power plant' battery trial delivers green grid boost

Michael Holder
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Two-year project saw 40 batteries and solar rooftop sets fitted across a cluster of homes in bid to more flexibly manage electricity

A 'ground breaking' energy storage and solar project in Barnsley has delivered promising results that highlight the potential for home batteries to drive grid decarbonisation, with the trial both saving...

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