Strategic Energy Autonomy

Description

This research line addresses the design and coordinated operation of distributed energy systems, with a special focus on energy communities. Optimization models, artificial intelligence techniques, and multicriteria tools are developed to support the sizing of renewable infrastructures, energy storage management, and the optimization of electricity exchange between users and the grid. The approach integrates economic, technical, environmental, and social dimensions, promoting decentralized systems that encourage active user participation and alignment between renewable generation and consumption.

In terms of development, the research aims to overcome the technical and social barriers associated with these systems through the creation of multi-objective models and advanced digital tools. Work focuses on the joint optimization of demand management, storage, and energy-sharing strategies, as well as on the development of simulation environments and digital twins to evaluate different operational configurations. In addition, equity criteria and energy vulnerability reduction are incorporated, facilitating the implementation of transferable solutions adaptable to different contexts and scalable at the community level, with a focus on operational management, energy exchange, and decision-making at both user and community levels.

Main Projects

Contact

Bruno Domenech Lega

bruno.domenech@upc.edu

Scientific production