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The Future Of Solar In The Smart Home

While that may not sound like a lot, further Parks Associates' research shows close to half of consumers' interest in energy storage has piqued.

"Consumers are interested in taking an active role in the energy grid -- 40 percent of U.S. broadband households are very interested in the ability to store unused power and sell it back to the grid," said Tom Kerber, director of research, Home Controls & Energy, Parks Associates. "As rooftop solar reaches retail parity across the U.S., integrating generation and smart home products can drive significant value..."

From the article "The Future Of Solar In The Smart Home" by Barbara Vergetis Lundin.

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