Energy Valorization Strategies in Rural Renewable Energy Communities: A Path to Social Revitalization and Sustainable Development

Cristina Sanz‐Cuadrado, Luís Narvarte, Ana Belén Cristóbal · 2025 · Energies

Summary. Rural energy communities in Spain can help combat depopulation by adopting innovative energy valorization strategies. The study analyzed seven villages across three scenarios: self-consumption models, battery storage systems, and advanced options like hydrogen production. While no single strategy reverses depopulation alone, combining social impact principles with approaches like energy retail or unified community structures significantly mitigates rural decline and supports sustainable revitalization.

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@article{sanz-cuadrado-2025-energy-valorization-strategies-rural-renewable,
  title   = {Energy Valorization Strategies in Rural Renewable Energy Communities: A Path to Social Revitalization and Sustainable Development},
  author  = {Cristina Sanz‐Cuadrado and Luís Narvarte and Ana Belén Cristóbal},
  journal = {Energies},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.3390/en18102561},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.3390/en18102561}
}

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TI  - Energy Valorization Strategies in Rural Renewable Energy Communities: A Path to Social Revitalization and Sustainable Development
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AU  - Ana Belén Cristóbal
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DOI

10.3390/en18102561

Countries

Spain

Regions

Europe

Categories

energy, regional-innovation-systems, climate-and-environment

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2026-04-28