BelowZero

68% of people in the UK plan to install solar panels (DESNZ), but domestic solar energy is often generated and exported to the grid with households selling excess energy cheaply, while later having to buy expensive grid energy. BelowZero is a smart system that helps homes use, store, or sell solar power at the best times without the need to install extra hardware.

The team will create a prototype that uses weather, energy pricing, energy consumption and property data to decide every 30 minutes how to save the most money and cut pollution. Early tests show potential for big savings on bills and carbon, making energy smarter and greener for everyone.

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