The growing attention paid to the idea of a just transition away from the incumbent fossil fuel
energy paradigm has led scholars to devise diverse definitions, understandings, and …

Community-based energy systems are gaining traction among policymakers and
practitioners as promising models for implementing a low-carbon energy transition. As a …

The transition to a low-carbon future based on renewable energy sources is leading to a
new role for citizens, from passive energy consumers to active energy citizens-the so-called …

Computer-based models provide decision-makers with techno-economic insights into
transition pathways for decarbonising energy systems. Such models mainly focus on techno …

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 …

Recently the field of social acceptance research on energy was mapped by Gaede and
Rowlands [1]. Some of their observations are worrying and need reflection. Two essential …

Community microgrids implemented in existing electricity grids can meet both development
targets set out in the Paris agreement: 1. mitigate greenhouse gas emissions through …

This paper aims to extend the energy justice framework by using the capability approach to
understand factors affecting community acceptance of energy technologies. The capability …

The number and importance of renewable energy communities (RECs) are increasing in all
European countries due to the support of EU and national policies in order to foster the …

The need to accelerate the decarbonisation of the energy system has led to renewed
interest in energy communities. Such communities are now identified by institutions as new …