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Recipient of James Watt Gold Medal
PriceWaterhouseCoopersLondon: September 3rd 2010
The Challenges facing the UK as it moves towards a Low Carbon Future.
Keith Tovey ( 杜伟贤 ) M.A., PhD, CEng, MICE, CEnvSchool of Environmental Sciences/ Norwich Business School:
University of East Anglia
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The Challenges facing the UK as it moves towards a Low Carbon Future.
• Introduction
• A Summary of Electricity Supply in the UK
•Renewable Energy Technologies and Initiatives in the UK
•UK Electricity Security Issues
• Low Carbon Energy Supply and use in Buildings:
A Case Study
3Source: Hadley Centre, The Met.Office
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Prediction: Anthropogenic only
Not a good match between 1920 and 1970
Predictions include:
• Greenhouse Gas emissions
• Sulphates and ozone
• Solar and volcanic activity
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Is Global Warming man made?
Source: Hadley Centre, The Met.Office
Prediction: Natural only
good match until 1940
Predictions include:
• Greenhouse Gas emissions
• Sulphates and ozone
• Solar and volcanic activity
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Prediction: Natural and Anthropogenic
Generally a good match
Predictions include:
• Greenhouse Gas emissions
• Sulphates and ozone
• Solar and volcanic activity
Is Global Warming man made?
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The Challenges facing the UK as it moves towards a Low Carbon Future.
• Introduction
• A Summary of Electricity Supply in the UK
•Renewable Energy Technologies and Initiatives in the UK
•UK Electricity Security Issues
• Low Carbon Energy Supply and use in Buildings:
A Case Study
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There is a looming Gas Shortage in the UK
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On 13th Jan 2010: UK Production was only 41%: 14% from storage and 44% imports
9Per capita Carbon Emissions
UK
How does the UK compare with other countries?
Why do some countries emit more CO2 than others?
What is the magnitude of the CO2 problem?
Norway
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Carbon Dioxide Emissions including embedded carbon
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some data from Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology: Postnote 268, remainder from NK Tovey research
Carbon Factors for different modes of electricity generation
Carbon Dioxide Emissions including embedded carbon
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In UK, Coal ~ 900 gms/kWh, oil ~ 800+ gms/kWh CCGT ~ 400 gms/kWhNuclear ~ 10 gms/kWh: Overall ~ 520 – 530 gms/kWh
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Carbon Emissions and Electricity
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rElectricity Generation i n selected Countries
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Electricity Generation Carbon Emission Factors
Coal ~ 1.0 kg / kWh Oil ~ 0.9 kg/kWhGas (CCGT) ~ 0.4 kg/kWh Nuclear 0.01 ~ 0.03 kg/kWh
November December January February
Current UK mix ~ 0.54 kg/kWh
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SHETL
2750 1565
Upper North
5787 11092
SPT
5708 4380
Midlands
7804 9374
North
11274 11258
Central
14332 25720South West
2927 1153
1988
France
1165
2513
5900
7834
7264
1774
5305
Estuary2792 6704
SHETL
4027 1759
Upper North
6005 11191
SPT
6205 4561
North
11709 9223
Central
16537 28267South West
3197 1999
1988
France
2268
3912
6818
6612
6100
1188
5186
Estuary3241 6751
1320
Netherlands
Midlands
8480 8992
2012 - 20132006 - 2007
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Options for Electricity Generation in 2020 - Non-Renewable Methods
potential contribution to Supply in 2020
costs in 2020
Gas CCGT0 - 80% (curently
40%)Available now (but is
now running out)
~2p + but recent trends put figure
much higher
UK becomes net importer of
gas in 2004
Langeled and Balzand Pipe Lines completed
Price projected by Government for Gas generation in 2020
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nuclear fission (long term)
0 - 20% (France 80%) - (currently 15% and falling)
new inherently safe designs - some practical development needed
2.5 - 3.5p
nuclear fusion unavailablenot available until 2040 at earliest
"Clean Coal"
Traditional Coal ~40%- coal could
supply 40 - 50% by 2020
Available now: Not viable without Carbon Capture & Sequestration
2.5 - 3.5p - but will EU - ETS carbon trading will affect
this
potential contribution to Supply in 2020
costs in 2020
Nuclear New Build assumes one new station is completed each year after 2018.
Gas CCGT0 - 80% (curently
40+%)Available now (but is
now running out)
~2p + but recent trends put figure
much higher
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Carbon sequestration either by burying it or use methanolisation as a new transport fuel will not be available
at scale required until mid 2020s
Options for Electricity Generation in 2020 - Non-Renewable Methods
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The Challenges facing the UK as it moves towards a Low Carbon Future.
• Introduction
• A Summary of Electricity Supply in the UK
•Renewable Energy Technologies and Initiatives in the UK
•UK Electricity Security Issues
• Low Carbon Energy Supply and use in Buildings:
A Case Study
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On Shore Wind ~25% available now for commercial exploitation
~ 2p
Resource Potential contribution to electricity supply in2020 and drivers/barriers
Cost in2020
Options for Electricity Generation in 2020 – Onshore Wind
• 10 first generation turbines at Blood Hill have a total capacity of 2250 kW
• The single neighbouring turbine at Somerton – 1500 kW but generates much more electricity than the 10 combined.
• Swaffham 1 provides ON AVERAGE sufficient power for 900 homes.
• Latest generation are 3000 kW each
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On Shore Wind ~25% available now for commercialexploitation
~ 2p
Resource Potential contribution to electricity supply in 2020 and drivers/barriers
Cost in 2020
Scroby Sands had a Load factor of 25.8% but nevertheless produced sufficient electricity on
average for 60% needs of houses in Norwich. At Peak time sufficient for all houses in Norwich and
Ipswich
Options for Electricity Generation in 2020 – Offshore Wind
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Wind Development in UK
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Electricity generated from Wind:
Total UK demand ~ 380 TWh
Assumes Load Factor of 24.65% on shoreAnd 28.76% offshore as measured : 2009 - 2010
UK Wind generating Capacity
Development of Wind Energy in UK
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On Shore Wind ~25% available now for commercialexploitation
~ 2p
Hydro 5% technically mature, but limitedpotential
2.5 - 3p
Resource Potential contribution to electricity supply in2020 and drivers/barriers
Cost in2020
Micro Hydro Scheme operating on Siphon Principle installed at Itteringham Mill,
Norfolk.
Rated capacity 5.5 kW
Options for Electricity Generation in 2020 - Hydro
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Photovoltaic 10%? available, but much research needed to bring down costs significantly
20+ p
On Shore Wind ~25% available now for commercialexploitation
~ 2p
Hydro 5% technically mature, but limitedpotential
2.5 - 3p
Resource Potential contribution to electricity supply in2020 and drivers/barriers
Cost in2020
Solar PhotoVoltaic ElectrictyResource Potential contribution to electricity supply in
2020 and drivers/barriersCost in
2020
Hydro 5% technically mature, but limitedpotential
2.5 - 3p
Resource Potential contribution to electricity supply in2020 and drivers/barriers
Cost in2020
On Shore Wind ~25% available now for commercialexploitation
~ 2p
Hydro 5% technically mature, but limitedpotential
2.5 - 3p
Resource Potential contribution to electricity supply in2020 and drivers/barriers
Cost in2020
On Shore Wind ~25% available now for commercialexploitation
~ 2p
Hydro 5% technically mature, but limitedpotential
2.5 - 3p
Resource Potential contribution to electricity supply in2020 and drivers/barriers
Cost in2020
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On Shore Wind ~25% available now for commercialexploitation
~ 2p
Hydro 5% technically mature, but limitedpotential
2.5 - 3p
Resource Potential contribution to electricity supply in2020 and drivers/barriers
Cost in2020
Photovoltaic 10%? available, but much research needed to bring down costs significantly
10+ p
Energy Crops/ Biomass/Biogas
25+% ????????
available, but research needed in some areas
2.5 - 4
Biofuels/Biomass
But Land Area required is very large - the area of Norfolk and Suffolk would be needed to generate just over 5% of UK electricity needs.
Transport Fuels:
• Biodiesel?
• Bioethanol?
• Compressed gas from methane from waste.
Energy Crops 50% ????????
available, but research needed in some areas
2.5 - 4
On Shore Wind ~25% available now for commercialexploitation
~ 2p
Hydro 5% technically mature, but limitedpotential
2.5 - 3p
Resource Potential contribution to electricity supply in2020 and drivers/barriers
Cost in2020
Photovoltaic 10%? available, but much research needed to bring down costs significantly
10+ p
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Wave/Tidal Stream
100% + ultimately
techology limited - major development unlikely before 2020 ~ 3–4%
4 - 8p
Wave Energy Options for Electricity Generation
There are numerous designs, but expertise in wave power is spread very thinly
Pelamis
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Wave/Tidal Stream
100% + ultimately
techology limited - major development unlikely before 2020 ~ 3–4%
4 - 8p
Wave Energy Options for Electricity Generation
Oyster
Oyster under test at Bilia Croo
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Wave/Tidal Stream
100% + ultimately
techology limited - major development unlikely before 2020 ~ 3–4%
4 - 8p
Tidal Stream Options for Electricity Generation
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Tidal Power – Barrage de la Rance, St Malo
Vortices created during generation at La Rance
The Sluice Gates
One of 24 turbines
Tidal Barrages 10 - 20% technology available but unlikelywithout Government intervention
notcosted
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Cardiff
Newport
Bristol
Weston
Minehead
Beachley Barrage
Shoots Barrage
Cardiff – Weston Barrage
Cardiff - Hinkley Barrage
Minehead – Aberthaw Barrage
Tidal Power – Some Proposed Schemes for the Severn
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Churchill Barrier each could provide Output 78 GWh per annum - Sufficient for 13500 houses in Orkney but there are only 4000 in Orkney.
Controversy in bringing cables southSave 40000 tonnes of CO2
Tidal Barrage Options for Electricity Generation
Tidal Barrages 10 - 20% technology available but unlikelywithout Government intervention
notcosted
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Transmission Network in the UK
Transmission throughout England, Wales and Scotland became unified on April 1st 2005
400 kV
275 kV
132 kV
Historically transmission networks have been different in England and Wales compared to Scotland
Scotland
England and Wales
Англия и Уэльс
Beauly Denny Line is a constraint – upgrade has raised over 18000 objections
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2020 Offshore DC Network
Torness
Dounreay
East Claydon
Lewis
Grain
Germany
Netherlands
Norway
Offshore Marine Node
Onshore Node
300 MW
700 MW
1000 MW
Peterhead
ShetlandOrkney
DockingOffshore
Walpole
Sundon
Killingholme
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A > £20 per kW
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B £15 to £20 per kW
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C £10 to £15 per kW
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D £5 to £10 per kW
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F - £5 to £0 per kW
20 16 G - £10 to -£5 per kW
Generator Connection Charges under BETTA Плата за подключение к
генератору энергоснабжения по BETTA
Charges from 1st April 2010
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Northern Scotland
Southern Scotland
Northern
Yorkshire
Eastern
London
East Midlands
South EastSouth Western Southern
North West
N Wales & Mersey
Midlands
South Wales
Scotland
Шотландия
England & Wales
Англия
и Уэльс
Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) Demand Charges (2010 – 2011)
Zone TRIAD Demand (£/kW)
Energy Consumed (p/kWh)
N. Scotland 5.865932 0.790954
S. Scotland 11.218687 1.547861
Northern 14.523126 1.993796
North West 18.426326 2.552189
Yorkshire 18.344745 2.520788
N Wales & Mersey
18.891869 2.625780
East Midlands 20.934125 2.886193
Midlands 22.692635 3.184194
Eastern 21.835099 3.026211
South Wales 22.524989 3.028765
South East 24.633810 3.377343
London 26.756942 3.602492
Southern 25.494450 3.537180
South Western 26.057832 3.553243
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Renewable Obligation Certificates
The Regulator
OFGEM
SUPPLIERS
Trader and Brokers
Renewable Generator
Notifies Regulator how much generated.
Sells ROCs to Trader
Sells Electricity with or without ROCs
Notifies OFGEM of compliance -i.e. ROCs or pays FINE
Supplier Buys ROCs from Trader
ROC’s issuedFINES recycled in holders of ROCs in proportion to number held
Because of recycling, ROCs have value greater than their nominal face value
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Renewables Obligation
% ObligationBuy Out Price
(£ / MWh)
2002-2003 3 30
2003-2004 4.3 30.51
2004-2005 4.9 31.39
2005-2006 5.5 32.33
2006-2007 6.7 33.24
2007-2008 7.9 34.30
2008-2009 9.1 35.76
2009-2010 9.7 37.19
2010-2011 10.4 36.99
2011-2012 11.4
2012-2013 12.4
2013-2014 13.4
2014-2015 14.4
2015-2016 15.4
The percentage obligation was initially set as far as 2010 – 2011, but later extended to 2015 – 2016.
The scheme has now been extended to 2037, but with a
Buy Out Price is increased annually by OFGEM and is approximately equal to RPI.
Total market has a value of around £300M+
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• £15 - 18 per MWh Recycled fines -
Potential Value of Renewable Generation
• ~£1.50 per MWh Embedded benefits - less losses• £4.85 per MWh Climatic Change Levy Exemption
• £36.99 per MWh Face value of ROC (2010 – 2011)
• £39.96 per MWh Wholesale Electricity Price
(average daily price 01/08/2010 – 24/08/2010)
Less BETTA Imbalance charges ~ £2 - £5 per MWh
Value of Renewable Generation ~£95- £100 per MWh
Current Net Value of Renewable Generation ~£95 per MWh
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Renewables Obligation
Proportion generated by different technologies. Some were very small amounts – see table
biomass 7.8%
advanced biomass 0.10%Co-firing with fossil fuel
11.1%
hydro < 20MW 14.2%
hydro < 20kW 0.014%
micro hydro 0.4%
landfill 28.3%
sewage 2.2%
waste 0.014%
offshore wind 6.0%
onshore wind 30.0%
small wind 0.0031%
photovoltaics > 50kW 0.0013%
photovoltaics < 50kW 0.0019%
wave 0.0001%
Proportion generated by each technology 2007 - 2008
Link to ROC_Register
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Data based on 334 Wind Farms
PV Data based on 71 installations
Performance of Renewable Energy Technologies in UK
Tidal 10.42% based on one device
Wave 0.71% based on one device
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Energy Source ScaleGeneration Tariff Duration
(p/kWh) (years)
Anaerobic digestion ≤500kW 11.5 20Anaerobic digestion >500kW 9 20Hydro ≤15 kW 19.9 20Hydro >15 - 100kW 17.8 20Hydro >100kW - 2MW 11 20Hydro >2kW - 5MW 4.5 20Micro-CHP <2 kW 10 10Solar PV ≤4 kW new 36.1 25Solar PV ≤4 kW retrofit 41.3 25Solar PV >4-10kW 36.1 25Solar PV >10 - 100kW 31.4 25Solar PV >100kW - 5MW 29.3 25Solar PV Standalone 29.3 25Wind ≤1.5kW 34.5 20Wind >1.5 - 15kW 26.7 20Wind >15 - 100kW 24.1 20Wind >100 - 500kW 18.8 20Wind >500kW - 1.5MW 9.4 20Wind >1.5MW - 5MW 4.5 20Existing generators transferred from RO 9 to 2027
Feed in Tariffs – Support for small scale Renewable Electricity Generation
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The Challenges facing the UK as it moves towards a Low Carbon Future.
• A Summary of Electricity Supply in the UK
• Renewable Energy Initiatives
• UK Electricity Security Issues
• Low Carbon Energy Supply and use in Buildings:
A Case Study
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Our looming over-dependence on gas for electricity generation
We need an integrated energy supply which is diverse and secure.
We need to take Energy out of Party Politics.!
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Our Choices: They are difficult
Do we want to exploit available renewables i.e onshore/offshore wind and biomass. Photovoltaics, tidal, wave are not options for next 20 years.
If our answer is NODo we want to see a renewal of nuclear power • Are we happy with this and the other attendant risks?
If our answer to coal is NO
Do we want to leave things are they are and see continued exploitation of gas for both heating and electricity generation? >>>>>>
If our answer is NO
Do we want to return to using coal? • then carbon dioxide emissions will rise significantly•unless we can develop carbon sequestration and apply it to ALL our power stations NOW - Apart from small schemes it is not available at resent.
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Our Choices: They are difficult
If our answer is YES
By 2020 • we will be dependent on around 70% of our heating and electricity
from GAS
• imported from Norway and countries like Russia, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Algeria
Are we happy with this prospect? >>>>>>If not:We need even more substantial cuts in energy use.
Or are we prepared to sacrifice our future to effects of Global Warming by using coal?
-the North Norfolk Coal Field?
Aylsham Colliery, North Walsham Pit?
Do we wish to reconsider our stance on renewables?
Inaction or delays in decision making will lead us down the GAS option route and all the attendant Security issues that raises.
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The Challenges facing the UK as it moves towards a Low Carbon Future.
• Introduction
• A Summary of Electricity Supply in the UK
•Renewable Energy Technologies and Initiatives in the UK
•UK Electricity Security Issues
• Low Carbon Energy Supply and use in Buildings:
A Case Study
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Original buildings
Teaching wall
Library
Student residences
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Nelson Court
Constable Terrace
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Low Energy Educational Buildings
Elizabeth Fry Building
ZICER
Nursing and Midwifery
School
Medical School48
Medical School Phase 2
Thomas Paine Study Centre
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The Elizabeth Fry Building 1994
Cost ~6% more but has heating requirement ~25% of average building at time.
Building Regulations have been updated: 1994, 2002, 2006, but building outperforms all of these.
Runs on a single domestic sized central heating boiler.
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Conservation: management improvements –
Careful Monitoring and Analysis can reduce energy consumption.
thermal comfort +28%User Satisfaction
noise +26%
lighting +25%
air quality +36%
A Low Energy Building is also a better place to work in
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The ZICER Building - Description
• Four storeys high and a basement• Total floor area of 2860 sq.m• Two construction types
Main part of the building
• High in thermal mass • Air tight• High insulation standards • Triple glazing with low emissivity
Structural Engineers: Whitby Bird
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The ground floor open plan office
The first floor open plan office
The first floor cellular offices
Operation of Main Building Mechanically ventilated that utilizes hollow core ceiling slabs as supply air ducts to the space
Regenerative heat exchangerIncoming
air into the AHU
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Air enters the internal occupied space空气进入内部使用空间
Operation of Main Building
Air passes through hollow cores in the
ceiling slabs空气通过空心的板层
Filter过滤器
Heater加热器
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Operation of Main Building
Recovers 87% of Ventilation Heat Requirement.
Space for future chilling
将来制冷的空间 Out of the building出建筑物
Return stale air is extracted from each floor 从每层出来的回流空气
The return air passes through the heat
exchanger空气回流进入热交换器 55
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Fabric Cooling: Importance of Hollow Core Ceiling Slabs
Hollow core ceiling slabs store heat and cool at different times of the year providing comfortable and stable temperatures
Heat is transferred to the air before entering the room
Slabs store heat from appliances and body heat.
热量在进入房间之前被传递到空气中 板层储存来自于电器以及人体发出的热量
Winter Day
Air Temperature is same as building fabric leading to a more pleasant working environment
Warm air
Warm air
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Heat is transferred to the air before entering the room
Slabs also radiate heat back into room
热量在进入房间之前被传递到空气中
板层也把热散发到房间内
Winter Night
In late afternoon
heating is turned off.
Cold air
Cold air
Fabric Cooling: Importance of Hollow Core Ceiling Slabs
Hollow core ceiling slabs store heat and cool at different times of the year providing comfortable and stable temperatures
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Draws out the heat accumulated during the day
Cools the slabs to act as a cool store the following day
把白天聚积的热量带走。
冷却板层使其成为来日的冷存储器
Summer night
night ventilation/ free cooling
Cool air
Cool air
Fabric Cooling: Importance of Hollow Core Ceiling Slabs
Hollow core ceiling slabs store heat and cool at different times of the year providing comfortable and stable temperatures
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Slabs pre-cool the air before entering the occupied space
concrete absorbs and stores heat less/no need for air-conditioning
空气在进入建筑使用空间前被预先冷却混凝土结构吸收和储存了热量以减少 / 停止对空调的使用
Summer day
Warm air
Warm air
Fabric Cooling: Importance of Hollow Core Ceiling Slabs
Hollow core ceiling slabs store heat and cool at different times of the year providing comfortable and stable temperatures
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Good Management has reduced Energy Requirements
800
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Space Heating Consumption reduced by 57%
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• Mono-crystalline PV on roof ~ 27 kW in 10 arrays• Poly- crystalline on façade ~ 6.7 kW in 3 arrays
ZICER Building
Photo shows only part of top
Floor
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Arrangement of Cells on Facade
Individual cells are connected horizontally
As shadow covers one column all cells are inactive
If individual cells are connected vertically, only those cells actually in shadow are affected.
Cells active
Cells inactive even though not covered by shadow
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Use of PV generated energy
Sometimes electricity is exportedInverters are only 91% efficient
Most use is for computers
DC power packs are inefficient typically less than 60% efficientNeed an integrated approach
Peak output is 34 kW
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EngineGenerator
36% Electricity
50% Heat
GAS
Engine heat Exchanger
Exhaust Heat
Exchanger
11% Flue Losses3% Radiation Losses
86%
efficient
Localised generation makes use of waste heat.
Reduces conversion losses significantly
Conversion efficiency improvements – Building Scale CHP
61% Flue Losses
36%
efficient
UEA’s Combined Heat and Power
3 units each generating up to 1.0 MW electricity and 1.4 MW heat
6666
Conversion efficiency improvements
1997/98 electricity gas oil Total
MWh 19895 35148 33
Emission factor kg/kWh 0.46 0.186 0.277
Carbon dioxide Tonnes 9152 6538 9 15699
Electricity Heat
1999/2000
Total site
CHP generation
export import boilers CHP oil total
MWh 20437 15630 977 5783 14510 28263 923Emission
factorkg/kWh -0.46 0.46 0.186 0.186 0.277
CO2 Tonnes -449 2660 2699 5257 256 10422
Before installation
After installation
This represents a 33% saving in carbon dioxide
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Conversion efficiency improvements
Load Factor of CHP Plant at UEA
Demand for Heat is low in summer: plant cannot be used effectivelyMore electricity could be generated in summer
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Conversion Efficiency Improvements
Condenser
Evaporator
Throttle Valve
Heat rejected
Heat extracted for cooling
Normal Chilling
Compressor
High Temperature
High Pressure
Low TemperatureLow Pressure
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Condenser
Evaporator
Throttle Valve
Heat rejected
Heat extracted for cooling
High TemperatureHigh Pressure
Low TemperatureLow Pressure
Heat from external source
Absorber
Desorber
Heat Exchanger
W ~ 0
Adsorption Chilling
Conversion Efficiency Improvements
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A 1 MW Adsorption chiller
• Adsorption Heat pump uses Waste Heat from CHP
• Provides most of chilling requirements in summer
• Reduces electricity demand in summer
• Increases electricity generated locally
• Saves 500 – 700 tonnes Carbon Dioxide annually
The Future: Biomass Advanced Gasifier/ Combined Heat and Power
• Addresses increasing demand for energy as University expands
• Will provide an extra 1.4MW of electrical energy and 2MWth heat• Will have under 7 year payback• Will use sustainable local wood fuel mostly from waste from saw
mills• Will reduce Carbon Emissions of UEA by ~ 25% despite increasing student numbers by 250%
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Photo-Voltaics
Advanced Biomass CHP using GasificationEfficient CHP Absorption Chilling
The Future: late 2010
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1990 2006 Change since 1990
2010 Change since 1990
Students 5570 14047 +152% 16000 +187%
Floor Area (m2) 138000 207000 +50% 220000 +159%
CO2 (tonnes) 19420 21652 +11% 14000 -28%
CO2 kg/m2 140.7 104.6 -25.7% 63.6 -54.8%
CO2 kg/student 3490 1541 -55.8% 875 -74.9%
Efficient CHP Absorption Chilling
Trailblazing to a Low Carbon Future
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Target Day
Results of the “Big Switch-Off”
With a concerted effort savings of 25% or more are possibleHow can these be translated into long term savings?
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How many people know what 9 tonnes of CO2 looks like?
UK emissions is equivalent to 5 hot air balloons per person per year.
In the developing world, the average is under 1 balloon per person
On average each person causes emission of CO2 from energy used.
UK ~9 tonnes of CO2 each year.
France ~6.5 tonnes
Germany ~ 10 tonnes
USA ~ 20 tonnes
"Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he thought he could do only a little."
Edmund Burke (1727 – 1797)
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Raising Awareness• A tumble dryer uses 4 times as much energy as a washing
machine. Using it 5 times a week will cost over £100 a year just for this appliance alone and emit over half a tonne of CO2.
• 10 gms of carbon dioxide has an equivalent volume of 1 party balloon.
• Standby on electrical appliances 60+ kWh a year - 3000 balloons at a cost of over £6 per year
• Filling up with petrol (~£50 for a full tank – 40 litres) --------- 90 kg of CO2 (5% of one hot air balloon)
How far does one have to drive in a small family car (e.g. 1400 cc Toyota Corolla) to emit as much carbon dioxide as heating an old persons room for 1 hour in Northern Japan or UK?
2.6 km
At Gao’an No 1 Primary School in Xuhui District, Shanghai
School children at the Al Fatah University, Tripoli, Libya
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A Pathway to a Low Carbon Future for business
4. Renewable Energy
5. Offsetting
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3. Technical Measures
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1.33 billion people
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The Unbalanced Triangular Trade
Each person in Developed Countries has been responsible for an extra 463 kg of CO2 emissions in goods imported from China in just 3 years
Water issues are equally important.
Each tonne of steel imported from a developing country consumes ~ 40 - 50 tonnes of water
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Lao Tzu (604-531 BC) Chinese Artist and Taoist philosopher
“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.”
And Finally
• There are many exciting options for a sustainable low carbon energy system
• The UK need to address both the short term and long term objectives
• The UK is facing an energy security issue in the next decade
• There needs to be a much more integrated approach to energy supply
• Long term decision making is needed – longer than the life time of a Parliament
• We need to take Energy out of short term Party Politics
Conclusions