Summary
A new energy storage system has been installed in eleven social housing homes in the Borders, Scotland. The system uses solar panels and batteries with artificial intelligence to help lower energy bills by up to 85%. The pilot project could expand if successful, aiming to help reduce electricity costs and carbon emissions.
Key Facts
- Eleven homes in the Borders, Scotland, have new energy storage systems installed.
- The systems are part of a trial by the Scottish Borders Housing Association.
- The energy system uses solar panels and long-lasting batteries for energy storage.
- Artificial intelligence helps trigger the best electricity rates to keep bills low.
- Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes visited one of the homes and noted reduced costs.
- If successful, the project could expand to other areas in Scotland in the future.
- Knight PowerHub, the energy firm involved, hopes for mass production in southern Scotland.
- The project also aims to reduce both fuel poverty and carbon emissions.
