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GreenCom Lands Funding to Expand IoT Home Energy Controls in Europe and Beyond

GreenTechMedia

GreenCom Networks, the Internet-of-things platform provider that’s become a go-to for major European utilities to control solar panels, batteries, electric vehicle chargers and smart home energy loads, has landed another funding round with two new strategic investors that could open new markets. million customers.

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EcoFlow’s $200 PowerStream is so clever, you might buy a $4,000 solar generator

The Verge: Energy

A mini power plant that turns a standard power outlet into a solar power inlet. Portable solar generators are so useful that you increasingly see them at the beach, campground, job site, or anywhere without access to grid power. But they’re also an expensive luxury if shoved into storage as soon as you return home.

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With the new Energy Act, the UK smart meter rollout is at a technological crunch point

Smart Energy International

Although the UK Government’s latest legislation solidifies their commitment to the smart meter rollout in the country, there are yet a number of issues with consumer perception and the performance of the technology that need to be ironed out, explains Michael Jary of Sense. billion ($7.1 7 million will lose functionality.

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Northern Powergrid taps VPP programme for peak power reduction

Smart Energy International

British distribution network operator Northern Powergrid has announced a flexibility initiative, tapping a virtual power plant and smart energy management programme to incentivise residential power consumption reduction at times of peak demand on the power grid.

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Flexibility service pays UK smart meter homes to reduce energy use

Smart Energy International

National Grid ESO is running a demand flexibility service this Winter where UK energy consumers with smart meters will be paid to reduce their consumption. The service follows and is based on a trial between National Grid and Octopus Energy in February this year, where Octopus Energy’s 1.4

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Smart meter data – new uses under investigation in GB

Smart Energy International

Two major initiatives have been launched to grow the use of smart meter data to support the development of new products and services for Britain’s consumers and the energy system. As smart meters proliferate they are providing a growing source of data on consumer consumption patterns and network behaviour. million (US$3.3

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Chameleon Technology’s ivie partners with Samsung for demand flexibility

Smart Energy International

Chameleon Technology’s consumer brand ivie has partnered with tech giant Samsung to encourage homes with smart meters in the UK to reduce their electricity usage at specific times when supply is most in demand. million homes and businesses successfully participating in the service last Winter.