Community · Residential decarbonisation
Lune Valley Community Land Trust: future-proofing new homes with a low-carbon local energy system
Feasibility analysis for two new-build residential developments combining Solar PV, EV charging, biomass and community hydro to reduce grid reliance and carbon emissions.
- Community Energy
- New-Build Residential
- Microgrid
The challenge
Decarbonising new homes while reducing reliance on the grid
Lune Valley wanted to achieve decarbonisation and electrification of transport as part of the planning permission requirements for two new residential developments. Quantaco was used to deliver the feasibility assessments and business cases.
The solution
Combine onsite generation with community energy
The buildings were assessed for Solar PV and EV charging viability at half-hourly resolution. The analysis also considered biomass and micro-hydro off-take from community installations to minimise the grid connection required and maximise carbon reduction.
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Assess
Model Solar PV and EV charging viability at half-hourly resolution.
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Integrate
Assess biomass and community micro-hydro as part of the local energy mix.
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Reduce grid dependence
Evaluate how local generation could minimise the required grid connection.
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Build the case
Produce full options analysis and techno-economic business cases.
Technologies modelled
Results
97.3% modelled carbon reduction
97.3%
A 97.3% carbon reduction was modelled for the new residential developments using a mix of community and onsite generation.
Outcome
A lower-carbon energy strategy for two new developments
The assessment provided the evidence needed to combine onsite generation, community energy and EV charging into a coordinated strategy designed to reduce grid reliance and future-proof local infrastructure.
Lower grid reliance
Local generation used to reduce dependence on the electricity network.
Integrated energy strategy
Solar PV, EV charging, biomass and hydro considered together.
Decision-ready business cases
Techno-economic analysis produced to support planning and investment decisions.
Estate types assessed
- Community
- Residential
- New-build housing
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