Abstract The advantages of Energy Communities (ECs) range from giving energy end-
consumers an active role in the energy market to the increase of renewable energy sources …

In the European energy transition, energy communities have gained an increasing amount
of attention. To support widespread diffusion, academic and practice-oriented studies have …

The issue of energy independence and sustainability are two major challenges in energy
decision-making models. Prosumer development and sustainable community models are …

Energy communities are at the heart of forming sustainable cities. Beside their important role
in decarbonization, they can bring economic, and social benefits to the End-users. Based on …

By 30 June 2021, EU Member States were expected to transpose the recast Renewable
Energy Directive (RED II) which includes provisions for renewable energy communities …

In this article, we analyze the role of social capital in the formation of sustainable energy
communities. Specifically, we study the impact of different dimensions of social capital (ie …

Renewable energy communities (RECs) are prominent initiatives to provide end consumers
an active role in the energy sector, raise awareness on the importance of renewable energy …

The unpredictability of renewable energy systems can affect the stability of the electricity
grid, causing voltage and frequency imbalances. In this work, a suitable methodology based …

Inland areas are suffering from depopulation and a lack of services, with many citizens
deciding to move to the city. Smart cities require a decentralised and collective energy …

Following its growing popularity in practice, social scientists have turned their attention to a
greater understanding of community energy (CE). Beginning with Walker and Devine …