Funding entity Cátedra José María Martín Patino
The current energy transition is driven by four key factors transforming the electricity system: decarbonisation, decentralisation, digitalisation and democratisation. These elements aim to create a more sustainable, efficient and user-centred energy sector.
These "4Ds" are interrelated, each supporting and reinforcing the others. Digitalisation facilitates the management of decentralised energy resources; decentralisation promotes decarbonisation through the integration of renewables; and democratisation empowers energy communities, promoting a more distributed and sustainable energy model.
The role of energy communities transcends environmental contributions and extends to the social and economic spheres, thus serving broader societal interests. While the attractiveness of individual economic savings is a powerful motivating factor for joining energy communities, their successful deployment and market entry requires a multi-faceted approach to support, encompassing policy support, improved market access, infrastructure development and financial incentives.
The project aims to develop a report that presents the current situation of energy communities in Europe and Spain, and explores ways to encourage a more active role of consumers in electricity markets, detailing the specific incentives in Spain and the challenges for their integration into the national electricity system.
Layman's summary: The project aims to present the current situation of energy communities in Europe and Spain. In addition, it presents the existing incentives for energy communities specifically in Spain and the future challenges for their integration into the national electricity system.
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