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AUTHOR(S): Carina Wagner, Petr Mastny
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ABSTRACT The role of community microgrids in enhancing energy efficiency and resilience within a decentralized energy infrastructure has gained significant importance in re-cent years. In light of the challenges posed by an increasingly overburdened centralized energy supply and the globally rising demands for sustainability, resilience, and grid stability, community microgrids offer a forward-looking solution. They enable local, decentralized energy supply by integrating renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, alongside advanced storage systems optimized by intelligent control technologies. These microgrids not only contribute to increased energy efficiency by minimizing transmission losses and maximizing selfconsumption but also improve the resilience of local infrastructure by reducing dependence on centralized power grids and enhancing the ability to recover quickly from disruptions and emergencies, such as nat-ural disasters. This article examines the role of community microgrids as central components of a modern, decentralized energy infrastructure and explores the various challenges and opportunities related to their development, implementation, and scaling. Finally, it provides an outlook on future developments and highlights the need for political and technological support to further expand community microgrids on a global scale. |
KEYWORDS Community Microgrid, Decentralized Energy Infrastructure, Grid Stability, Renewable Energy |
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Cite this paper Carina Wagner, Petr Mastny. (2025) What Role Do Community Microgrids Play in Increasing Energy Efficiency and Resilience in a Decentralized Energy Infrastructure?. International Journal of Power Systems, 10, 25-31 |
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