14th Mediterranean Conference on Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Energy Conversion - MEDPOWER 2024, Athens (Greece). 03-06 November 2024
Summary:
The integration of energy communities into existing electricity markets is essential for decentralizing energy systems, decarbonizing electricity production, and enhancing consumer engagement. This paper analyses the barriers and potential solutions for integrating energy communities in Spain, Italy, and Greece. By examining market structures, regulatory environments, and technical challenges, the study identifies key obstacles that energy communities face, such as market entry requirements, aggregation conditions, and minimum bid sizes. Proposed solutions include regulatory adaptations, business model innovations, and technical advancements, such as predictive algorithms and energy storage systems. The research highlights the importance of advanced metering infrastructure, aggregation of demand and production, and fostering stakeholder collaboration to enhance participation in electricity markets. Findings suggest that an integrated approach, combining technical, regulatory, and community-based solutions, is necessary to fully realize the potential of energy communities in contributing to a resilient and sustainable energy system. This paper provides actionable insights for policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders to promote a more inclusive and efficient energy transition. Further research will involve quantitative assessments of these solutions to optimize strategies for EC integration.
Spanish layman's summary:
Este artículo analiza las barreras para integrar comunidades energéticas en España, Italia y Grecia. Propone soluciones regulatorias, técnicas y de modelos de negocio, destacando la necesidad de estrategias inclusivas y coordinadas para una transición energética resiliente.
English layman's summary:
This paper explores barriers to integrating energy communities in Spain, Italy, and Greece. It proposes regulatory, technical, and business model solutions to enhance their role in electricity markets, highlighting the need for coordinated, inclusive strategies for a resilient energy transition.
Keywords: energy communities, market design, local energy markets, market integration, decentralised electricity systems
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.1049/icp.2024.4696
Published in: IET Conference Proceedings, vol. 2024, nº. 29
Publication date: 14-Jan-2025.
Citation:
T. Ferrucci, M. Troncia, J.L. Alcañiz Pérez, J.P. Chaves, D. Lagos, S. Pantelis, J. Eichman, D. Poli, D. Fioriti, "Integrating energy communities into the electricity market: overcoming barriers and enhancing flexibility in Spain, Italy, and Greece", presented at 14th Mediterranean Conference on Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Energy Conversion - MEDPOWER 2024, Athens, Greece, 03-06 November 2024. In: IET Conference Proceedings, vol. 2024, nº. 29, doi: 10.1049/icp.2024.4696
IIT-24-375C
