Energy storage
UK green energy company Ecotricity to join home storage market
Ecotricity, a UK-based supplier of renewable and clean energy, will trial a home energy storage box later this year. Ecotricity has confirmed…
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Smart homes
AlertMe puts buzz in British Gas’ Hive
British Gas has unveiled the next generation of smart heating for the home based on clean technology from Cambridge UK business AlertMe,…
Smart Home Energy efficiency
Energy efficiency measures that could add 16% to your home’s value
Homeowners planning to sell this summer are being urged to ‘go green’ as research reveals that energy efficiency measures can increase the…
Smart Home Energy efficiency
Wattson Optiplug
The Wattson Optiplug was an intelligent socket which switched on your appliances when your PV system generates spare electricity. However, the Wattson…
Smart meters
Smart meters can be hacked to cut power bills
Spanish smart meters can be hacked to under-report energy use, security researchers have found, says the BBC. Poorly protected credentials inside the…