Introduction
We have conducted a site search across mainland GB to identify the most feasible locations where a centralised heat network incorporating large air source heat pumps and on-site renewable electricity generation could be developed. Specifically, these are areas our techno economic model has identified as being able to generate enough income through sales of heat and electricity to pay off the loans required to finance the projects.
Site Screening Process
The modelling stages we have followed to identify these locations are described in more detail in articles published on this site and are summarised below:
- Conduct wind and solar constraints mapping exercises to identify potential renewable generation sites based on land usage designations.
- Estimate site specific annual wind and solar energy yields.
- Identify areas of suitable heat demand assuming an uptake of 50% amongst domestic properties and 100% of non-domestic properties (typically a handful of anchor loads).
- Estimate building density assuming an uptake of 50% amongst domestic properties and 100% of non-domestic properties.
- Use the CHDU techno economic model to estimate the financial performance of the CHDU heat network configuration at a specific site using inputs calculated in the above steps.
Map of CHDU Focus Areas
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