PhD Thesis - Energy Systems Research Unit - University of Strathclyde

This chapter has shown the way in which MERIT can be used to provide an
analysis of the possible supply combinations for a given area and demand set,
with particular emphasis on the extra functionality provided by the additions to
the program outlined in this thesis. This type of temporal analysis, and the
ability to consider the use of intermittent sources, complemented by sustainably
fuelled spinning reserve and storage, will prove useful in the design of
sustainable energy systems with a high percentage of new and renewable energy
sources. However, there are still ways in which the scope and functionality of
this program can be increased, and these will be considered in Chapter 9, which
also presents the conclusions of this work.
8.5 References
[1] Personal Correspondence, B. Graves, Isle of Muck
[2] Energy Efficiency Office, Department of the Environment, “Introduction to
Energy Efficiency in Buildings” Series (1994 onwards)
[3] S.V. Allera and A.G. Horsburgh, “Load Profiling for Energy Trading and
Settlements in the UK Electricity Markets”, October 1998, London
[4] Noren Corfiz, “Typical Load shapes for Six Categories of Swedish
Commercial Buildings”, Lund Institute of Technology, 1997
[5] Personal Correspondence, Peter Smyth, Territory Sales Manager, JCB
Agricultural
[6] D. Palmer, “Biogas – Energy from Animal Waste”, Solar Energy Research
Institute, May 1981
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