The Energy Technologies Institute is moving ahead in the next phase of the development of its EnergyPath software modelling suite which allows for the design of cost effective local energy systems for the UK. To that end,
DNV GL and a partnership between Hitachi & EDF have been appointed to work independently on a functional specification to develop the first phase of EnergyPath Operations – a software tool that will allow users to better understand the information and communications technology (ICT) solutions they will need to implement to deliver new home heating solutions.
Once fully developed, EnergyPath Operations will provide knowledge to users on how to design ICT systems, the cost implications of such designs and the viability of various systems.
DNV GL and a partnership of Hitachi & EDF have been selected to work on the first phase of the project because of their expertise and track record in delivering similar projects in the energy field. They will work independently on a functional specification for the proposed model and once developed.
“This is the next important step we are taking in building a comprehensive suite of software models to help develop local area planning capabilities for the UK," said Donna Gandy-Wright, project manager, Smart Systems and Heat at the Energy Technologies Institute. "With the creation of this software tool, we will aim to provide confidence to the market in the viability of potential market propositions."
Matt Freeman, project manager,
DNV GL, said he is delighted to be working with the Energy Technologies Institute on this initiative, calling the development of new domestic heating solutions as a "major leap forward." Once complete, according to Freeman, EnergyPath Operations will make it easier to assess a range of home heating solutions, and identify the most appropriate development path. "It will further provide the evidence that policy makers and investors need in order to move forward with confidence,” he noted.
Andreas Larriera, head of
Hitachi Europe Smart Cities Energy Group, also relishes the opportunity to be working again with the Energy Technologies Institute in a key delivery partner capacity to deliver EnergyPath Operations. "We are bringing our global knowledge capital and core engineering experience to support the transition to decarbonizing heat in UK by simulating local energy system operations and stakeholders’ dynamics at a local level," he said. "We are committed to continue to help ETI build UK capabilities that will accelerate the development of energy efficient technologies whilst meeting consumer needs and creating growth opportunities for the UK.”