Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.

On the face of it, smart meters are dull. While houseguests might marvel at a heat pump or solar panels, these little boxes are hidden away in a cupboard and largely ignored. But these devices, which ...

Editor's note: This story was amended April 16 to add information provided by FirstEnergy about the functionality of the company's smart meters. FirstEnergy Corp.’s Ohio electric companies - Ohio ...

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When all of the value of solar is considered - grid-tied solar owners are actually subsidizing their non-solar neighbors.

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Belgian grid operator Fluvius says it is on course to finish installing smart meters in all solar-powered homes in the Belgian region of Flanders by the end of this year. Belgian grid operator Fluvius ...