Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_WPD_003 | |
| Title | ECHO - Energy Control for Household Optimisation (Continuation of Project LCNF_WPDT1010) | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Other Power and Storage Technologies(Electricity transmission and distribution) 100%; | |
| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 100% | |
| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Consumer attitudes and behaviour) 75%; Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Technology acceptance) 25%; |
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| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given Western Power Distribution |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 August 2013 | |
| End Date | 01 January 2017 | |
| Duration | 41 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £385,000 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Power | |
| Region | South West | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Western Power Distribution (100.000%) |
| Web Site | http://www.smarternetworks.org/project/NIA_WPD_003 |
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| Objectives | - To understand the scale and structure of payments required to ensure behavioural change. - To quantify the potential changes in peak load through domestic demand response- To identify the scope for long term enduring demand response services- To evaluate which domestic devices offer the greatest potential load reduction / deferment. - To ascertain customer appetite in relation to deferment of load - Recruitment and installation of devices at 200 properties- Quantification of the amount of peak load reduction possible through such techniques. - Update WS3 Transform Model parameters- Deliver the project to time, cost and quality- Deliver a technology solutions that works out of the box- To achieve high levels of customer satisfaction | |
| Abstract | With the advent of low carbon technologies, such as heat pumps and electric vehicles, there is the potential for a marked increase in load on the electricity network, in particular at peak times. Traditional network investment techniques could be employed to reinforce the network for this peak such as adding larger cables and bigger substation. However more innovative solutions are becoming available including Domestic Demand Side Response (DDSR). The WS3 Transform Model deploys DDSR solutions in assessing future energy scenarios. Many of the underlying assumptions for the solution have not been validated. There have to date been very few practical trials associated with the DDSR technique and little data is available as to the effectiveness of the technique, particularly within the UK market model. The Energy Saving Trust (EST) were approached as a project partner to deliver the consumer recruitment and engagement aspects. They have used their database of customers who have registered an interesting in taking part in trials, as well as links to housing associations. Two hundred customers have been recruited by EST to participate in the trial allowing several statistically representative groups to be created, and a number of incentive scenarios trialled. Greenlet were originally selected as the technology supplier, however manufacturing issues with the UK version of their plugin device have resulted in selecting an alternative supplier, Wifiplug. Each property will receive a number of plug-in devices which sit between the plug socket and the appliance to be controlled. Each unit can be installed by the customer, and will collect data on the appliances whilst allowing load control signals to be actioned. The Wifi plugs create a communications link with a gateway device connected to a domestic broadband service. A head-end software system will be used to schedule the load control events and send signals to the Wifi plugs to control the loads. A web portal is available to customers to monitor energy usage and help manage appliances remotely. To incentivise customers to participate, a range of financial rewards will be developed and trialled. Data will be collected through the Wifiplug devices and analysed allowing changes to be made to the trial conditions and incentives. Tests will be repeated to see how results are altered.Note : Project Documents may be available via the ENA Smarter Networks Portal using the Website link above | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 09/08/18 | |
