Community energy, as a potential form of energy transition

Abstract

There has been a growing scientific interest in the topic energy transition, community energy and social innovation. Community energy production can be interpreted as a form of social innovation, and it has the potential to significantly contribute to energy transition. This article provides a comprehensive literature review on this important role of the community energy production. The area is most developed in Germany, Denmark and Sweden, but the number of Hungarian settlements getting rid of fossil fuels is on the rise as well.