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The evolution of electricity demand and the role for demand side participation, in buildings and transport

Barton, J., Huang, S., Infield, D., Leach, M., Ogunkunle, D., Torriti, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0569-039X and Thomson, M. (2013) The evolution of electricity demand and the role for demand side participation, in buildings and transport. Energy Policy, 52. pp. 85-102. ISSN 0301-4215

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2012.08.040

Abstract/Summary

This paper explores the possible evolution of UK electricity demand as we move along three potential transition pathways to a low carbon economy in 2050.The shift away from fossil fuels through the electrification of demand is discussed, particularly through the uptake of heat pumps and electric vehicles in the domestic and passenger transport sectors. Developments in the way people and institutions may use energy along each of the pathways are also considered and provide a rationale for the quantification of future annual electricity demands in various broad sectors. The paper then presents detailed modelling of hourly balancing of these demands in the context of potential low carbon generation mixes associated with the three pathways. In all cases, hourly balancing is shown to be a significant challenge. To minimise the need for conventional generation to operate with very low capacity factors, a variety of demand side participation measures are modelled and shown to provide significant benefits. Lastly, projections of greenhouse gas emissions from the UK and the imports of fossil fuels to the UK for each of the three pathways are presented.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Interdisciplinary centres and themes > Energy Research
Science > School of the Built Environment > Energy and Environmental Engineering group
ID Code:28508
Publisher:Elsevier

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