This paper introduces an innovative method for integrating social dynamics into the design
of community microgrids using Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP). Traditional …

The power system is confronting progress due to the high integration of distributed energy
resources (DERs). These DERs are expected to cause challenges for power system …

With the deregulation and the urgent necessity of decarbonizing the electricity sector, end
users have been empowered to actively partake in the operation of the system. In this …

Energy communities are recognised as a valuable framework to promote penetration of
renewable sources at the residential level, as well as increment the efficiency and self …

In recent years, energy communities have emerged as a feasible solution to empower
domestic end-users to engage in local power trading with their neighbours, in an attempt to …

Energy communities (EC) play a crucial role in driving the transition towards renewable
energy sources within urban areas. This study focuses on the implementation of EC within …

The needs to actuate a sustainable energy transition is pushing the electricity system and its
operators to define new strategies and solutions to make the energy system more flexible …

Local energy communities emerge as a valuable framework to optimally leverage local
assets installed by prosumers. In this context, local markets launched within communities …

This paper introduces a novel Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) framework for
systematic evaluation and alignment of business models for community microgrids within …

The rapid development of electric buses has promoted a significant increase in bus charging
stations. Fast charging and high charging demand increase the electricity costs for charging …