Overcoming Practical Challenges and Implementing Low-Carbon Heat in the UK: Lessons from the Balanced Energy Network (BEN) at LSBU

Aaron Gillich; Andy Ford

Overcoming Practical Challenges and Implementing Low-Carbon Heat in the UK: Lessons from the Balanced Energy Network (BEN) at LSBU

Civil and Building Services Engineering

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Abstract

The challenge of decarbonisation of UK heating energy by 2050, highlights the need for efficient electric heating and a dramatic increase in the rollout of heat networks. Many studies consider low-carbon heat at a theoretical level, however there is a gap in understanding the implementation challenges, particularly for existing stock. The paper presents the integration of electrified heat into existing building distribution systems and demonstrates how a Balanced Energy Network BEN system can assist in overcoming practical challenges to achieve to retrofit low carbon heat to existing building distribution systems. The BEN system delivers a low-carbon, efficient and sustainable energy solution. It is analysed and evaluated as a concept through to becoming a live project. Key implementation challenges and learning outcomes are discussed.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 13 Apr 2018
Event	CIBSE Technical Symposium 2019 - University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Duration: 25 Apr 2019 → 26 Apr 2019

Conference

Conference	CIBSE Technical Symposium 2019
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Sheffield
Period	25/04/19 → 26/04/19
Other	The 9th annual CIBSE Technical Symposium, “Transforming Built Environments - driving change with engineering” took place at the University of Sheffield from 25-26 April 2019. The 2019 symposium provided an opportunity to examine and share research, development and applications that will drive change in the regulation, creation and maintenance of the built environment as well as evidence where there are still clear opportunities to benefit from established practices.

Keywords

Balanced Energy Network
Demand Side Response
Heat Exchanger,
Cold Water Heat Network
Heat Pump

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Overcoming Practical Challenges and Implementing Low-Carbon Heat in the UK: Lessons from the Balanced Energy Network (BEN) at LSBU

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