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An ETI Perspective - Tools for Future Energy Systems


Citation ETI An ETI Perspective - Tools for Future Energy Systems, ETI, 2017. https://doi.org/10.5286/UKERC.EDC.000557.
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Author(s) ETI
Project partner(s) ETI
Publisher ETI
DOI https://doi.org/10.5286/UKERC.EDC.000557
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Abstract Modern IT systems combine a number of simple elements to produce a revolutionary outcome:
  • Low cost sensors that enable many things to be measured – for example all the information that cars now have available.
  • Communications infrastructure that enables data to be transported almost anywhere on the planet.
  • Relatively low cost storage and processing power that is scalable, so you mostly only pay for what you need.
  • Software tools that enable data to be transformed to produce information and insight that can be displayed in a way that people can easily grasp.
  • Social and business ecosystems that set expectations and enable us to share and transact without relying on a single point of control.
  • Rating sites such as TripAdvisor, blogs, PayPal and social media channels all provide social and commercial models that increase individual knowledgeand empowerment.

These elements have only just started to penetrate energy, which has been held back significantly by the current governance structures. Energy presents similar challenges to those of finance where changes which should benefit consumers come with new risks. However, giving people more freedom in how they buy and use energy should carry less risk than giving them freedoms over their pensions and other investments.

Associated Project(s) ETI-SS1001: Smart Systems and Heat (SSH) Programme - Data Management and System Architecture Review
Associated Dataset(s) No associated datasets
Associated Publication(s)

List of projects for the ETI Smart Systems and Heat (SSH) Programme

SSH Stagegate 1 - Review of International Smart Systems and Heat Initiatives - Final Report

WP3 Case Study Development Hybrid Heat Pumps: Energy Systems Architecture Methodology - Enabling Multi-vector Market Design

WP3 Case Study Development Hybrid Heat Pumps: ICT Architectural Considerations for Future Energy Systems.