Key aspects and challenges for successful energy communities: A comparative analysis between Latin America and developed countries

Ana Lisbeth Galindo Noguera, Luis Sebastián Mendoza Castellanos, Sebastian Ardila Cruz and Gilberto Osorio-Gómez

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2025, vol. 216, issue C

Abstract: Energy communities (ECs) represent a crucial component of the fair and sustainable energy transition paradigm. The objective of this research is to conduct a comprehensive comparative analysis of critical elements in the development of ECs in Latin America and developed nations, with the objective of discerning challenges and advancements within each region. A systematic review was conducted to examine the socio-cultural, economic, technological, environmental, legal, and political factors that influence the implementation and adoption of these initiatives of ECs in both regions. The findings indicate that, despite high-income nations having well-defined policies and regulatory frameworks for EC development, they continue to encounter challenges across the examined dimensions. In addition to the issues common to high-income countries, Latin America is confronted with obstacles pertaining to education, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks. It is therefore imperative that both governmental entities and local communities play a more active role to facilitate the effective advancement of these energy initiatives. This research presents a novel and well-informed perspective, offering essential guidance to accelerate the energy transition in the Latin American context.

Keywords: Energy community; Challenges; Technological aspect; Socio-cultural aspect; Environmental aspect; Economic aspect; Legal aspect (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2025.115687

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