Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_WWU_031 | |
| Title | Cornwall Energy Island | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research(Energy system analysis) 15%; Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas, Refining, transport and storage of oil and gas) 75%; Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research(Environmental, social and economic impacts) 10%; |
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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 February 2016 | |
| End Date | 01 July 2016 | |
| Duration | 5 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £86,197 | |
| 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_031 |
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| Objectives | To research the energy needs of Cornwall that will build on the outcomes of a previous suite of Network Innovation Allowance funded projects entitled ‘Bridgend Future Modelling’ . This project aims to investigate the capacity & storage of energy. Delivery of a report that examines current energy demands in Cornwall and provides evidence that will allow discussion and decision-making from an enhanced understanding of any potential opportunities; and to aim to enable the UK Gas Networks to be in a position to plan and deliver any future strategic opportunities to help the UK meet the challenges of the energy trilemma and bring benefits to a range of stakeholders. | |
| Abstract | This project aims to research and understand how the existing Gas Network in Cornwall could be used to support the County of Cornwall in becoming as close to carbon neutral as necessary, and reduce carbon emissions from heating and cooking in Cornwall, by using renewable energy including lower carbon gas along with other alternative energy sources, for example, solar and wind. This will include a bottom up approach to consider the impact on energy for end consumers in individual dwellings in Cornwall. Comparing and contrasting different potential scenarios to supply energy, including solar, wind, low carbon gas, natural gas, and a combination of using different options in a multi-option energy supply strategy. This will include the current capability to store energy. In order to achieve practical and workable solutions which meet these aims and to recommend options to enable Cornwall to work towards solving the Energy Trilemma, this research will include practical proposals which will aim to satisfy the following criteria; Reliability, Availability, Resilience & Sustainability - Energy Consumers rightly demand a reliable and resilient supply of energy when they need it on an ongoing basis; demand a readily available supply including meeting ongoing demands and peak demand needs; and need sustainable solutions into the longer term (2050 and beyond); to ensure ongoing security of supply. ; Best Cost for all Stakeholders - Energy Consumers Domestic, Commercial and Industrial users (demand side) want the best cost they can get when meeting their energy needs so that they can minimise their energy bills and be competitive. Businesses who provide energy (supply side) want to provide the best price and service to their customers and stakeholders i. e. to provide a good service and price to end consumers; and a financial return on investments for their investors. ; Environmentally Considerate Energy Provision - Energy Supply and Demand provisions and solutions are needed which must offer the best environmental solutions, at best cost using sustainable supplies. "We are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the UK by at least 80% by 2050, relative to 1990 levels". (DECC); Consumer Behaviours - The UK Gas Industry has experience of understanding consumer behaviour(s), specifically relating to changing to alternative energy sources for heating and cooking and this research will include considering this critical success factor within reasonable timescales. This is a research project that will look at alternative energy sources for comparison purposes such as wind, and solar. The research into Gas Networks may be undertaken with some collaboration with the Cornwall Energy Network (CEN) Consortium, existing experts and existing and new lower carbon gas producers and other alternative energy producers. The research will gather existing data from current energy usage and demands in Cornwall. This will include reviewing the existing gas network. This existing data and information can then be used a baseline to allow a new range of at least six scenarios, of 100%; 50%; 30%, 20%, 10% of domestic gas supply, to be modelled. These scenarios will use alternative energy sources from; lower carbon gas and/or other alternative energy sources, including solar and wind. From current energy consumption levels we can then simulate energy consumption levels from the new sources of energy and use thevarious scenarios modelled to compare their effectiveness. An independent review of the project outputs will be conducted.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 | |
