Abstract.One of the best solutions to face the problems in the current European electric systems is based on the implementation of microgrids as a way of increasing the consumption from renewable energy (RE) sources, improving energy efficiency, decreasing GHG emissions and, as a consequence, complying with European Commission (EC) 2020 targets. In this line, different EU regulations have been established but the particularities of each member state regulatory framework could appear as a barrier. For this reason, it is important to study how member states are carrying out the tasks associated with the penetration of microgrids, studying how European directives are transposed and incentives introduced. Besides, representative projects and demonstration cases for microgrids are shown, in order to determine the feasibility of the introduction of this novel concept in real situations.
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