Energy app turns neighbours into local clean energy power players

An energy app developed by EU-funded researchers is helping neighbours cut carbon, earn modest returns and boost the use of clean power in their own communities.

By Anthony King

A school in Madrid is now powered by solar panels on its roof thanks to investments from local residents. People could put in as little as €20, yet together they raised almost €150 000.

The crowdfunding campaign for the Palomeras school was part of AURORA, an EU-funded initiative that uses...