Behavioural responses to photovoltaic systems in the UK domestic sector

被引:143
作者
Keirstead, James [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Oxford, Environm Changes Inst, Lower Carbin Futures, Oxford OX1 2JD, England
关键词
microgeneration; consumer behaviour; feedback;
D O I
10.1016/j.enpol.2007.02.019
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 [经济学];
摘要
Microgeneration-the generation of electricity and/or heat within the home-has recently become a notable addition to UK energy policy debates. Specifically research has suggested that, as well as providing renewable energy, these technologies might encourage changes in household energy consumption. The research presented here investigates this 'double-dividend' effect using PV households in the UK. It is shown that the installation of PV encouraged households to reduce their overall electricity consumption by approximately 6% and shift demand to times of peak generation. From a household perspective, system performance monitors had the most notable influence on these behavioural responses; however evolving industry arrangements for metering and microgeneration tariffs will be central in determining the future role of consumers. The paper therefore concludes that the full benefits of microgeneration can only be realised if informed households are integrated within supportive industry and government frameworks. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:4128 / 4141
页数:14
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