We are pleased to announce the publication of our new paper,
“Optimal PV Sizing and Demand Response in Greek Energy Communities Under the New Virtual Net-Billing Scheme”,
by I.-M. Chatzigeorgiou, D. Kitsikopoulos, D.A. Papadaskalopoulos, A.-G. Chronis, A. Xenaki, and G.T. Andreou,
in Energies (2025, Vol. 18, Issue 19, Article 5082).
📖 Read the full paper here
About the Study
Energy Communities (ECs) have become a cornerstone of citizen-driven participation in the energy transition. In Greece, the recent shift from a virtual net-metering to a virtual net-billing framework has reshaped the economic and regulatory landscape for shared renewable energy investments.
This study introduces a comprehensive optimization tool designed to identify the optimal photovoltaic (PV) system size and Demand Response (DR) strategies for individual EC members operating under this new framework.
By integrating real-world electricity production and consumption data from Greek Energy Communities with 2024 Day-Ahead Market prices, grid fees, and policy constraints, the model reflects the current Greek energy context with high fidelity.