Electricity consumption in electric showers in São Paulo: What to expect from climate change?
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https://doi.org/10.46421/encacelacac.v18i1.7083Keywords:
Electric showers, Electricity consumption, Sustainability, Simulation, Future climateAbstract
Electric showers account for much of residential electricity consumption, especially in the South and Southeast. However, there are few studies on computer simulation of this system under different conditions. This study evaluates electric showers' current and future electricity consumption based on operational parameters and climate variables, using Python scripts and future climates. The main result obtained is electricity consumption in São Paulo, considering different simulation variables. In the pessimistic emissions scenario, where the electric shower is switched off only when the air temperature is above 30 °C, an average reduction of 45 kWh/person/year is observed, considering a daily shower of eight minutes. The results indicate impacts on residential consumption, and it can be concluded that operational variables and future climates impact water heating and electricity consumption. Future studies can better explore this connection.
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