About James Williams

I am now studying for a phd in Energy in the Mechanical Engineering and Psychology departments at Sheffield University. Specifically my phd is concerned with improving the efficiency of solar thermal panels and investigating how people use innovative technologies. I intend on developing a system that takes weather predictions from the Met Office, converts those predictions into an estimate of how much hot water can be generated in the following 24/48 hours and then suggests optimal times for the user to use their solar heated hot water. The psychological element of my phd is ensuring that the homeowner utilises the technology optimally. Ideally the system will modify the home owners behaviour (for the better!).