Scilly goes smart: £10.8m project powers up to boost island renewables, EVs, and batteries

Michael Holder
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Isles of Scilly to become a global test-bed for solar, batteries, smart heating, electric vehicle V2G, and grid flexibility services

A £10.8m smart energy drive has kicked off in the Isles of Scilly in a bid to demonstrate how low carbon technologies can tackle fuel poverty, cut carbon emissions, and reduce energy bills. Led by Hitachi...

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