E.ON launches 'UK-first' trial to 'share' solar power via household smart meters

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St Luke’s Church of England Voluntary Aided (CEVA) Primary School in Canning Town | Credit: E.ON
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St Luke’s Church of England Voluntary Aided (CEVA) Primary School in Canning Town | Credit: E.ON

Community energy pilot taking place in East London will show how locally generated solar power can be shared virtually with nearby homes

E.ON Next has announced plans for a "first of its kind" trial in East London aimed at virtually sharing locally-generated solar power with nearby homes via their smart meters in a bid to reduce household...

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