European Microgrid Development Roadmap

Can community microgrid deployment improve energy security in rural areas?

The integration of ABMs and ESS is a fundamental aspect for energy security, while LEMs can empower community members. Moreover, small scale energy markets aided with ABMs can boost energy security. Finally, we propose that higher education campuses better understand community microgrid deployment in rural areas. Fig. 6.

How many microgrid models can be implemented in the energy sector?

The central question in this article is to what extent the existing EU legal framework for the energy sector allows for the implementation of three different microgrid models, abbreviated as DSOMM, PC and FMM.

What is a community based microgrid?

Community-based Microgrids provide environmental, economic, and social benefits. Community-based Microgrids represent alternative ways to generate and use energy. Agent-based models help develop strategies for microgrid electricity markets.

Can EU law facilitate the regulation of microgrid models?

The basic answer to this question is that EU law can facilitate the regulation of these microgrid models if existing rules are adapted to include microgrids.

What is the regulatory approach to microgrids?

In addition, the regulatory approach towards microgrids depends on EU Member States granting energy communities the right to manage part of the distribution network, which now depends on the discretion of the Member States.

What are the different microgrid business models?

These structures are categorised in literature as three different microgrid business models with differing ownership and operation structures: the DSO Monopoly Model (DSOMM), the Prosumer Consortium (PC), and the Free Market Model (FMM) (Schwaergerl, Tao, 2014).