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Now pairing with energy storage: smart thermostats

Zen Ecosystems has announced it is partnering with Swell Energy to package smart thermostats with batteries and extend customer savings. The company’s smart thermostat will be bundled with batte...

With net metering secure, California solar now faces uncertainly from time-of-use changes

In 2016, California’s solar industry celebrated its win on preserving net metering. This year, the industry gets hit by the other side of the equation – time-of-use rates. In the next few ...

Energy Department announces up to US$30m for projects to integrate solar into USA’s electric grid

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s SunShot Initiative has announced up to US$30m in new projects to support the integration of solar energy into the nation’s electric g...

J$695 million to enhance energy efficiency program in Jamaica’s public sector

The Jamaican government is to spend J$695m in the 2017-18 financial year to enhance the country’s energy efficiency and energy conservation measures in the public sector. Implemented by the Mini...

Renewables boom will cause a 40-fold increase in storage in developing countries by 2025

Researchers at the World Bank Group predict that storage is set to grow 40% per year in developing markets. The growth will take the current installed base of around 2 gigawatts up to 80 gigawatts in ...