Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_WWU_024 | |
| Title | Bridgend Future Modelling | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas, Other oil and gas) 50%; Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas, Refining, transport and storage of oil and gas) 50%; |
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| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 100% | |
| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given Wales and West Utilities |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 April 2015 | |
| End Date | 01 June 2015 | |
| Duration | 2 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £24,000 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Technical Consultancy | |
| Region | Wales | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (100.000%) |
| Web Site | http://www.smarternetworks.org/project/NIA_WWU_024 |
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| Objectives | To produce a report that evidences how gas will be used in the future, at a dwelling level by evaluating alternative heat sources in terms of cost (including cost per tonne of carbon saved), reliability (intermittency & availability). A report that provides a view of how gas will be used in the future, at dwelling level & recommends any future research areas. | |
| Abstract | The future of gas debate has become critical in deciding future investment policy and asset lifespans and as such is impacting investment decisions and in future, will impact negotiations for funding allowances within the regulated timelines (Mid-point being 2017 and GD2 being post 2021). More recently, the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) have launched a study into the viability of investing in iron mains and the Gas Distribution Network Operators Gas Futures group has evaluated top down "WHAT WILL THE GAS DISTRIBUTION NETWORK LOOK LIKE IN 2050?", but this doesn’t give insight into how gas will be used at a dwelling level and hence which iron mains will be needed in future. To determine the certainty of gas use, the certainty of alternative heat sources will be evaluated -regarding cost (including cost per tonne of carbon saved); reliability (intermittency) and availability. The networks area of Bridgend has been selected to evaluate this in light of proposals to install heat networks in the area. Initially, this research project will review the key findings from the Carbon Connect report (Dec 14) and the DECC pathways to heat report (2013) and will identify the suggested alternatives to heat provision. Using a literature search, a partner will scope and construct a range of "bottom up" specific hypotheses and models which will take some of the current "top down" assumptions (primarily heat pumps and heat networks) and test them against such criteria as: Is the alternative low carbon technology available? Can it reasonably be expected to be developed to deliver alternatives to gas in the timescales? What are the consequences of switching? (Eg major reinforcement of the local electricity network) What are the costs? To individual consumers and the UK economy (i. e. what subsidy is required and what carbon saving can be achieved and hence cost per tonne of carbon abated) This will be determined using a cost benefit analysis estimating the cost of the investment to a consumer, a calculation of the savings made and qualifying subsidy under the RHI. Understand the customer likely reaction to the costs and benefits. How does this affect Security of Supply? If the Gas Network was not the primary source of heat then what back-up energy sources and options are available and at what cost? The results will be applied to a geospatial model of Bridgend and exploring the scenarios around "what could a low carbon Bridgend look like in 2050 and what would it take to deliver a low carbon Bridgend?" This could then be used by WWU to determine the investment period that gas assets should be assessed within and stimulate debate leading into Mid-Point and GD2.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 | |
