Decentralised autonomous energy systems: potentials and challenges for energy management

Russell McKenna, Jann Michael Weinand, Max Kleinebrahm and Esther Mengelkamp

Chapter 14 in Research Handbook on Energy Management, 2025, pp 334-369 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter discusses the transformation of energy systems through the lens of the “4Ds”: decarbonisation, decentralisation, digitalisation, and democratisation. It examines the challenges and potential of decentralised energy systems, highlighting the shift towards renewable energy, the role of local energy markets, and energy autonomy. Additionally, it addresses technological advancements, energy-efficiency barriers, and the economic and social factors influencing community involvement in energy projects. The chapter emphasises the need for innovation and policy changes to fully implement these decentralised energy models.

Keywords: Decentralisation; Energy efficiency; Renewable energy; Energy autonomy; Local energy markets; Digitalisation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781800376496
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