PV

Jul 18, 2023

How very unoriginal. In 2019 working with some students I developed variosu thermal models for houses (with varying levels of insulation). We then developed a model for the residential sector of houses connected to a distribution transformer (150 to 250 households to a 500kVA tx) and with varying levels of insualtion. We then modelled for heat pumps (circa 25% penetration and voltage levels fall out of statutory), PV, fuel cells (helps HP penetration) and EVs. PV helps a bit in spring and autumn but is useless in winter. Doing a community energy scheme @ the moment – 220 households – 1970s – 1980s build, most of them too small for a heat pump (we know – we have surveyed them). Increasingly, I wonder about the value of academic research – the subjects seem to be increasingly trivial and unoriginal. In the unlikely event that Imperial can be bothered to contact me – I’d be happy to discuss our findings.