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Abstract
There has been considerable investment in micro energy generation from both domestic consumers and small-scale providers. However, current metering arrangements and home energy monitoring products are too basic to enable real-time billing and remuneration, limiting the effectiveness of this investment. This paper describes the exploration of home energy monitors as a technical enabler to unlock the local trading potential of the investment in micro energy generation, and the human factors involved in interacting with these products that might pose obstacles to successful uptake. First, a human factors analysis of eight home energy monitors was conducted, which identified a number of usability issues. Next, a range of design concepts were developed to address the key usability problems identified, incorporate the forward-looking facility for alternative energy supply models, and stimulate further investment in energy prosumption. This study contributes an understanding of the potential of home energy monitors for transactive energy supply arrangements.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Advances in Artificial Intelligence, Software and Systems Engineering |
Editors | Tareq Z. Ahram |
Place of Publication | Cham, Switzerland |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 503-513 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319942285, 9783319942292 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 29 Jun 2018 |
Event | 9th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics - Loews Sapphire Falls Resort , Orlando, United States Duration: 21 Jul 2018 → 25 Jul 2018 http://ahfe2018.org |
Conference
Conference | 9th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics |
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Abbreviated title | AHFE 20018 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Orlando |
Period | 21/07/18 → 25/07/18 |
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Keywords
- human factors
- energy transactions
- interface design
- product design engineering
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Transactive Energy Supply Arrangements (ESC - P2P Energy)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/06/17 → 30/11/17
Project: Research