The project aims to exceed the requirements of the Future Homes Standard by installing GTC鈥檚 smart home system across the 576-home scheme. It will combine networked ground source heat pumps, smart controls and optimisation, grid flexibility services, home battery storage and GTC-owned electricity and water networks, as one seamless service.
GTC says that this whole-system approach will enable low energy bills, through smart optimisation and grid-flexibility earnings. It will reduce demand on the grid, while leaving residents free to select their electricity suppluer.
GTC will monitor whole-home energy use across the project, capturing detailed, real-world performance data from the heat pumps, solar PV, batteries, smart controls and the local electricity network. This site wide monitoring will provide the evidence needed to demonstrate that the development is performing to the defined net zero carbon in operation target.
The companies collaborated early in the project, shaping the technical and commercial strategy that secured the Welsh Government-led project. Cardiff University will independently review real-world performance, helping set a new benchmark for large-scale net zero carbon housing across the UK.
Jayne Bryant, cabinet secretary for housing and local government in the Welsh government, said: 鈥淭his landmark development sets a new standard for sustainable housing not only in Wales but across the UK and beyond. This isn't just about building homes鈥攊t's about creating thriving communities and tackling the climate emergency head-on. Our net zero policy is driving real investment and real change in how we build the homes Wales desperately needs.鈥�
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