Phase 4: Energy Systems for Heat
With almost half of UK energy consumption being heat related, achieving net-zero by 2050 requires rapid action on heat. This theme will analyse heat decarbonisation pathways, characterise key uncertainties, and explore challenges and opportunities. Research within this theme includes projects that embedded in some of the other themes.
This synthesis report brings together the findings of the last five years, in which UKERC’s independent analysis has delivered valuable insights into the diverse factors that need to be addressed in order to accelerate the decarbonisation of heat.
This summary provides an overview of discussions and key themes arising from a modelling workshop focused on local energy system modelling and scenario tools.
The increased integration of variable renewable generation into the power systems, along with the phase-out of fossil-based power stations, necessitate procuring more flexibility from the demand sectors. The electrification of the residential heat sector is an option to decarbonise the heat sector in the United Kingdom. The inherent flexibility that is available in the residential heat sector, in the form of the thermal inertia of buildings, is expected to play an important role in supporting the critical task of short-term balancing of electricity supply and demand.
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