Research: Smart, flexible energy tech could save UK £14bn in 2035

Michael Holder
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A Moixa home battery storage system | Credit: Moixa
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A Moixa home battery storage system | Credit: Moixa

Widespread adoption of technologies such as rooftop solar, home batteries, heat pumps, and V2G electric car charging could cut slash CO2 and costs, Cornwall Insight analysis finds

Widespread use of smart energy systems such as rooftop solar panels, small-scale battery storage units, heat pumps, and bi-directional electric vehicle charging technologies could deliver nearly £14bn...

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