Description
Distributed energy systems are expected to play a strong role in the future smart energy system. This module builds on the Fundamentals of Smart Energy and the Built Environment module to focus on active energy demand technologies in the built environment, the potential for flexibility in their operation, and renewable energy technologies. It introduces the physical concepts underpinning these technologies, their interaction with the built form, how they may be controlled as part of a smart energy system, and the policies and market drivers for this transition to the way in which we consume and produce energy. Technologies include:  
Heating, cooling and a transition to low carbon heating: gas boilers, hydrogen boilers, combined heat and power, heat pumps, district heating and air conditioning.
Appliances and lighting.
Renewable energy generation and storage associated with the built environment – photovoltaics (PV), solar thermal, battery storage.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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