Technology

For buildings to be electrically-led and house flexible energy systems, we need radical advancements in technology to adapt, predict and control energy flows.

Active Building Centre Research Programme research is focused at early technology ready levels (TRL) in areas of thermal storage, predictive control, and scale up platforms.

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Recent Technology Posts

EVs to save £billions by offsetting redundant energy infrastructure investment

Our researchers estimate the adoption of electric vehicles could benefit our energy network by upwards of £5 billion every year. With cars being largely stationary throughout their lives, having a car battery as a direct power source for a building is a huge opportunity that could support grid stability but how can we maximise this?
Decarbonising buildings: the challenges and opportunities

As we transition to a more renewable energy mix, the need for low-carbon flexibility in our built environment is becoming increasingly important; could innovative thermal storage systems help accelerate this transition?