Decentralisation and inclusivity in the energy sector: Preconditions, impacts and avenues for further research

Berka, Anna; Dreyfus, Magali

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2020.110663

Cited by 41 publications

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“…In line with the process of decentralisation, there has been a number of research papers investigating pathways of low-carbon transitions at urban and/or municipal levels [73]. Cities are to play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions [74].…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

City-Level Transition to Low-Carbon Economy

2022

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In recent years climate change has emerged as a global issue directly related to quality of life. In this context, one of the key goals in the next few decades will be to transition the global economy to a sustainable system. The nature of the energy planning process dictates the application of complex models. There is no universal solution to the energy planning problem. Each territory requires a bespoke strategy aimed at utilising its specific potential. The research presented in this paper explores reaching a zero-carbon energy system at the city level. It establishes a step-by-step decarbonisation method and proposes an energy transition index (ETI). The index presented is used to evaluate different renewable energy sources (RES) deployment scenarios in the context of affordability, self-reliance, and sustainability. The main aspects and barriers of deploying sustainable energy solutions are also explored. Some of the key challenges of RES deployment are identified as capital intensity, output variability, and the regulatory framework. The approach applied in the paper focuses on a city-level strategy in line with the goal of satisfying demand through local energy sources. The presented analysis offers two basic conclusions: (1) each territory requires a bespoke strategy that can optimally utilise its energy potential and (2) building a local zero-carbon system can be feasible only by implementing energy storage technologies.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

City-Level Transition to Low-Carbon Economy

2022

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“…The Directive permitted third-party access and functional bundling [14] [14,16]. More recently, the Clean Energy Package, which includes the Directives that regulate energy communities (Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) 2018/2001/EU and Internal Electricity Market Directive (ED 2019) 2019/944), entitled consumers the rights of traditional market players in participating in the energy markets and eliminated all administrative, technical, and financial barriers to establishing collective energy initiatives (i.e., citizen energy communities and renewable energy communities) [17].…”

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confidence: 99%

Legal Provisions and Market Conditions for Energy Communities in Austria, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Turkey: A Comparative Assessment

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The Climate Pact and the European Green Deal constitute the main components of the European Union (EU)’s climate change policy. Energy transition, that is, transformation to a zero-carbon global energy system, is one of the main pillars of climate change mitigation policies. This transformation, coupled with the empowerment of individuals within the energy system, shifts citizens from their roles as customers towards a more active role. Within this framework, energy communities stand out as significant facilitators for the participation of individuals and communities in the energy system, promoting self-consumption and contributing to the social acceptance of renewable energy initiatives, among other direct and indirect benefits. The main directives introducing energy communities into the EU legal system are RED II and ED 2019. This study, conducted as a part of a Horizon 2020-funded eCREW project, assessed the adaptability and implementability of these two directives within national legislation, along with the associated legal and administrative frameworks, utilizing evidence from Austria, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Turkey. The comparative analysis also enhances the understanding of the concept of renewable energy communities and citizen energy communities, both in the EU and in nonmember countries. The results of the analysis revealed that none of the countries studied had yet completed the process of harmonizing their legislation concerning energy communities.

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“…A transition to predominantly renewable energy requires the involvement of a range of incumbent, or traditional, and new actors to mobilize RES and to participate in market governance and operation [5,7,45].…”

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“…Integration of renewable energy will require institutional and industrial system support and financing for diffusion from these actors [5,6]. Non-traditional, or new, energy system actors, such as municipalities, prosumers, community energy projects, and non-energy institutions and industries also increasingly play important roles in the implementation and management of renewable energy [7,8]. Future energy systems will be composed of many diverse actors.…”

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confidence: 99%