The solution utilises PassivSystems’ open architecture energy management platform to create a scalable load management system, which will coordinate the grid and customer equipment to reduce peak loads. Interruptible demand will be managed remotely utilising broadband or GSM connectivity, without detrimentally impacting the occupant comfort.
PassivSystems control system will understand consumer requirements by monitoring real time environmental variables in the home to build a profile of occupant behaviour, and will utilise local weather data to identify load that may be shed in response to a future DNO requirement.
This project is complementary to the work taking place as part of Low Carbon London, where smart meters are being utilised to modify demand profiles of residential customers.