Differences and synergies between local energy communities and microgrids

Abstract This article reviews the basic definitions of microgrids and local energy communities in an attempt to clarify misconceptions, identify differences find overlaps similarities. It is shown that there are distinct between two concepts; however, certain categories microgrids, like community share common characteristics with communities. In fact, significant technical knowhow advancements decentralized techniques can critically support operation development Microgrids be regarded as valuable allies