Show Notes
In this episode of the Energy Unwrapped Podcast, I’m joined by Claire Rowland from the Living Lab at Energy Systems Catapult. The Living Lab is a panel of over 5,000 UK households sharing real energy data, helping us understand how people actually use energy in their homes. We talk through what that data shows about EVs, solar panels, batteries and heat pumps, including which technologies people install first and how households build towards fully electrified homes. We also dig into how the data is collected, what it’s used for, and how it feeds into product development, research and even energy system planning. Claire explains how companies and policymakers use this real-world insight to design better services, tariffs and technologies. We reference this report during the episode: What can the Living Lab tell us about home energy technology adoption? https://es.catapult.org.uk/insight/what-can-the-living-lab-tell-us-about-home-energy-technology-adoption/ We also cover how you can get involved in the Living Lab, what’s involved, and what participants get back, from paid trials to early access to new technologies. If you’re interested in real-world home energy data and where UK homes are heading next, this one’s worth a listen. Want to take part in trials, share your energy data, or help shape the future of UK energy? https://www.livinglab.energy/
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