Energy system models are crucial to plan energy transition pathways and understand their
impacts. A vast range of energy system modelling tools is available, providing modelling …

Due to the potential for deploying distributed generation, improving energy efficiency and
adopting sustainable energy-related practices, consumers provide significant value in the …

Energy systems analyses are integrated elements in planning the transition towards
renewable energy-based energy systems. This is due to a growing complexity arising from …

In this study, the European-level regulations governing energy communities are reviewed.
This is important as recognizing definitions, rights, and obligations in the regulatory world …

In response to the ongoing climate crisis, many countries have issued policies to support the
uptake of renewable energy. In the same vein, the European Union (EU) has issued a …

Optimal microgrid design is a challenging problem, especially for multi-energy microgrids
with electricity, heating, and cooling loads as well as sources, and multiple energy carriers …

This article systematically reviews the emerging field of research on business models for
renewable energies, differentiating between developing and industrialized countries. The …

Abstract In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Agenda 2030,
which comprises a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by 169 …

Optimization-based frameworks for energy system modeling such as TIMES, ETHOS. FINE,
or PyPSA have emerged as important tools to outline a cost-efficient energy transition …

Nowadays, debates addressing climate change, fossil fuels depletion and energy security
highlight the need for a more sustainable built environment in order to reduce energy …