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Sir David: "I believe that we are on the turning point. Keele pays particular attention to sustainability and is right at the cutting edge… the world does not belong to humankind alone. We are its custodians. We have the power, and the knowledge, to care for that world, and we have a moral obligation to do that." NETWORK / 31 / MARCH 2020 scheduling, to maximise e ciency, without anyone noticing any change. This will allow the rst practical demonstration of a true multi-energy vector solution. SEND will help residents to take an ac- tive part in managing their energy con- sumption and generation. They will be able to bene t from home-based information displays and active energy management systems. By opting into interactive func- tions, customers will be able to monitor their energy, see carbon savings and save money by using energy in times of excess power generation, or reducing energy use when energy is expensive. This opens up a whole new world of opportunity, including opportunities to integrate SEND with the Internet of Things, to help people cut their energy consumption. Energy storage and transport Energy storage capacity is a key element of the story. Keele is investing in a MWh battery. Energy will be stored to balance the energy grid. Other storage solutions are be- ing implemented including, thermal water storage, thermal mass-of-buildings storage and hydrogen storage. Storage technol- ogy is advancing fast and this will, in the future, grow in importance in the SEND landscape. Two of Keele's largest energy centres are being converted to utilise both electricity and gas boilers to allow the net- work to make intelligent decisions. Cutting carbon emissions from trans- port is also a major challenge but also a signi cant opportunity. Keele is develop- ing a 'green zone' extending the electric car charging network from the existing ˆ charge points to a dedicated transport hub of ‰ˆ new charging stations complete with solar energy capturing shelters. It will fea- ture some of the rst vehicle to grid (V‰G) technology to be installed, with electric vehicle batteries adding ' exibility as an energy store. DEOP brings everything together The supply and demand sides of the so' ware solutions connect through an overarching decentralised energy optimisa- tion system (DEOP). This brings everything together to create a living picture of energy use and ' ows across the campus. It man- ages the ' ood of digital data from all sides, reconciling a multitude of di" erent formats and the systems, delivering a comprehensive picture whilst providing the data security guarantees. A digital twin SEND will generate a rich stream of energy data that will fuel research – modelling carbon reduction change and generating commercial R&D opportunities. The system will provide a digital twin – allowing a rep- lication of the live system for academics and researchers to model complimentary ideas and systems in a safe but 'real' space. Collaboration between university research and business (SMEs to big interna- tional players) is the key to the success of the SEND project. Keele's unique test bed provides opportunities for new product and service development and integration. The ever-growing data stream enriches the inno- vation ecosystem, boosting further opportu- nities and growth in a mutually reinforcing symbiosis. For futher information visit Keele.ac.uk/ The HyDeploy Project In the race towards the UK achieving net zero by 2050, heat decarbonisation is a critical piece in the energy mix. Keele is a partner in the UK's fi rst domestic hydrogen injection project, working with gas industry leaders Cadent and Northern Gas Networks, the Health and Safety Laboratory, ITM Power and Progressive Energy. HyDeploy is a key building block in the national programme to develop the hydrogen economy. Last year, after extensive tests, the Health and Safety Executive gave the consortium permission to blend hydrogen into Keele's private gas network. It is now in the middle of a 10-month live trial. The hydrogen is produced with an electrolyser (provided by ITM Power) using Keele's 100% renewable electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. This is injected into gas network at a blend of up to 20%. The project has already attracted signifi cant international media attention - with CBS featuring the Keele model in a focus on Britain's position as a leader in the development of carbon reduction technologies. HyDeploy.com Ash Hulme, head of engineering planning, Keele University Professor Fogwill, head of school in geography, geology and the environment, director Institute for Sustainable Futures FUTURE OF FLEXIBILITY DECENTRALISATION DIGITALISATION