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Energy, in particular renewable energy, is one of the areas whose development will have a very significant impact on our way of life. Today we are looking for the solution to global warming and other problems of our planet in it. Intelligent and planned management of these types of resources is also necessary to obtain the best possible use. One idea that has been developed in some countries around the world, but not yet very widespread in Portugal, is the creation of "Energy Communities".
Local Energy Communities can play a crucial role in the energy transition, providing flexibility services and orchestrating decentralized energy resources for a safe and cost-efficient electricity supply and ensuring a stable grid, while simultaneously moving energy consumption and empowering local assets, thus increasing the social impact and cohesion of communities.
In line with the uncertainties found in the Portuguese panorama, the biggest gap in Portuguese ambition is the lack of concrete programs dedicated to the development of REC. Similarly, the absence of specific implementation targets does not support its development.
Thus, the main goal of this thesis is to facilitate the transition to Energy communities, by focusing on the Development of a complete review of the current state of the art in academic articles and develop algorithms for the design and operation of energy community management.
