Search Result

Srl

Item

ID: 117227

Evolution of electricity demand and the role for demand side pa / Barton, John; Huang, Sikai; Infield, David; Leach, Matthew

Barton, John	Journal Article
	0 Rating(s) & 0 Review(s)

Publication

2013.

Summary/Abstract

This paper explores the possible evolution of UK electricity demand as we move along three potential transition pathways to a low carbon economy in 2050. The shift away from fossil fuels through the electrification of demand is discussed, particularly through the uptake of heat pumps and electric vehicles in the domestic and passenger transport sectors. Developments in the way people and institutions may use energy along each of the pathways are also considered and provide a rationale for the quantification of future annual electricity demands in various broad sectors. The paper then presents detailed modelling of hourly balancing of these demands in the context of potential low carbon generation mixes associated with the three pathways. In all cases, hourly balancing is shown to be a significant challenge. To minimise the need for conventional generation to operate with very low capacity factors, a variety of demand side participation measures are modelled and shown to provide significant benefits. Lastly, projections of operational greenhouse gas emissions from the UK and the imports of fossil fuels to the UK for each of the three pathways are presented.

Key Words

Transition ; Pathways ; Demand Side Management

In Basket

Export

ID: 149884

Financial incentive approaches for reducing peak electricity demand, experience from pilot trials with a UK energy provider / Bradley, Peter; Coke, Alexia ; Leach, Matthew

Leach, Matthew	Journal Article
	0 Rating(s) & 0 Review(s)

Summary/Abstract

Whilst tariff-based approaches to load-shifting are common in the residential sector, incentive-based approaches are rare. This is so, even though providing customers incentives to shape their power consumption patterns has substantial potential. This paper presents findings from an exploratory UK pilot study that trials financial payments and detailed energy feedback to incentivise load-shifting of residential electricity consumption.

Key Words

Energy ; Energy Policy ; Smart Metering ; Barriers ; Financial Incentives ; Demand Side Response

In Basket

Export

ID: 117246

Review of the costs and benefits of demand response for electri / Bradley, Peter; Leach, Matthew; Torriti, Jacopo

Torriti, Jacopo	Journal Article
	0 Rating(s) & 0 Review(s)

Publication

2013.

Summary/Abstract

The recent policy discussion in the UK on the economic case for demand response (DR) calls for a reflection on available evidence regarding its costs and benefits. Existing studies tend to consider the size of investments and returns of certain forms of DR in isolation and do not consider economic welfare effects. From review of existing studies, policy documents, and some simple modelling of benefits of DR in providing reserve for unforeseen events, we demonstrate that the economic case for DR in UK electricity markets is positive. Consideration of economic welfare gains is provided.

Key Words

Economic ; Demand Response ; CBA

In Basket

Export