A real-world energy system may include many facets of the research and technologies explored in our energy themes. This gives rise to another challenge, that of integration during the implementation of a new system, to ensure optimum performance.

Our energy systems research explores these problems and uses mathematical modelling to predict how different technologies will work together in a complete system. Models take account of factors such as weather, renewable energy sources and the role of storage and energy management within the system.

Our research also explores how people interact within their environment and how human behaviour patterns impact on energy use.