The Role of Energy Sharing Mechanisms in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals Outlined in the 2030 Agenda

Barbara Marchetti (), Guido Castelli and Francesco Corvaro
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Barbara Marchetti: Dipartimento di Scienze Teoriche e Applicate (DISTA), Università degli Studi eCampus, 22060 Novedrate, Italy
Guido Castelli: Struttura Commissariale Sisma 2016, 00187 Roma, Italy
Francesco Corvaro: Dipartimento Ingegneria Industriale e Scienze Matematicha (DIISM), Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 21, 1-22

Abstract: Among the players for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined in the United Nations 2030 Agenda, global energy transition plays a pivotal role. Among the emerging strategies, energy sharing mechanisms, such as peer-to-peer (P2P) trading, virtual power plants (VPPs), energy communities, and local energy markets are widely recognized for their potential to increase energy justice, resilience, and sustainability. These models redistribute energy production and consumption responsibilities among users, fostering decentralization, democratization, and inclusivity in energy systems. This review synthesizes current literature on energy sharing and evaluates their contributions to specific SDGs, particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Furthermore, the paper discusses regulatory frameworks, technological enablers, and socio-economic barriers to implementation. It concludes with policy recommendations for promoting energy sharing schemes as effective tools in the global pursuit of sustainable development.

Keywords: renewable energy communities (RECs); sustainable development goals (SDGs); decentralized energy systems; energy transition and social innovation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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