Commercial energy communities participating in the balancing market a market simulation for energy communities operating by PV- and battery systems

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ID7397258
AuthorsPeter Letmathe (0000-0003-4961-2852), Paula Weidinger (0000-0003-2978-0672)
Year2025
Volume9
Pages100487-100487
Publication date2025-02-12
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSustainable Futures (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2666-1888
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100487
OpenAlexW4407405503
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited39

To accelerate the energy transition, business models must be identified for decentralized energy generators that are economically viable at market conditions. This paper analyses the concept of Energy Communities participating in the German energy exchange and the balancing market. With real-world data the simulation model calculates potential revenue streams. The results show that Energy Communities are financially feasible and create an added value for their members starting from 100 participating households. However, investments in local storage systems are essential for the profitable operation. The simulation model shows how Energy Communities can contribute to an increasing share of energy from renewable sources and can create an added financial value. Scenario analyses show the effects of various influencing factors. The results imply to politically strengthen Energy Communities to create a more decentralized and cost-effective grid structure

Battery (electricity · Business · Economics · Electrical engineering · Electricity · Energy (signal processing · Energy market · Environmental economics · Physics · Power (physics · Engineering · Integrated Energy Systems Optimization · Renewable energy and sustainable power systems · Smart Grid Energy Management

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