Smart Grid, Smart Electricity to Heat Storage

Presented by: Ger FinneranDate: 03/06/2015

• Glen Dimplex Overview • The Need for Smart Grid • The Potential for Smart Electric Heating • Smart Electric Storage Heating • Real Value Project • Questions

Agenda

• Founded in 1973

• The worlds largest electrical heating business

• Holds significant market positions in the domestic appliance markets

• Operates through 33 autonomous businesses throughout the world

• Employs c10,000 people

• Annual turnover $2bn

• Privately owned – finances expansion from its own resources

• Investment in brand building and constant product innovation are cornerstones of the Groups success

Glen Dimplex Low Carbon Solutions

Solar Thermal Water

Heating

Solar PV Electricity Generation

Ground source, air source and water

source heat pumps

Low temperature Smart Radiators

Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery

SystemsThermal storage space and water

heaters

Automated Home Energy Management Systems

The Need for a Smart Grid

Irish Electricity Grid

Potential of Smart Electric Heating

Transport,Industry,

Other, 50%

Domestic andService Sector

Buildings,50%

36% of all primary energy is used for space and water heating in buildings

Source: DECC/UK National Statistics

56%29%

15%

WaterHeating

Lighting and Appliances

SpaceHeating

Primary Energy Consumption

Pumped Hydro Storage Thermal Space and Water Heating Storage

100 GWhWinter - 400GWhSummer - 170GWh

Winter

Summer

Existing Energy Storage in Europe

Smart Thermal Energy Storage

Quantum Energy System

Quantum Smart Electric Storage Heater

Quantum DHW Cylinder

Quantum Hub

Direct Electric Heater (QRad)

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www.dimplex.co.ukQuantum SETs Savings Comparison Profile

• Quantum annual energy consumption up to 22% less • Quantum annual running cost up to 27% less

Potential Benefits to the Electricity Grid

Actual Aggregated Load from Quantum Storage Heaters Responding to a Frequency Event.

Location: Glen Dimplex R&D Building, Dunleer Co. Louth

Real Value Project

RealValue Consortium

RealValue

Thank You

Any Questions?