Energy Optimization for an Energy Community

In response to the growing problem posed by the climate change, the necessity to find new ways to produce more energy pushes us to search or improve the tools required to transition towards a lower carbon emission economy. At the same time the recent advancements in digital technologies allow more control than ever in the interconnected systems of the local energy grid with the addition of smart meters and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This paper aims to research and simulate an energy community that optimizes the energy consumption of each household member using Internet of Things for better data acquisition in order to improve the management of its energy resources and obtain the maximum financial benefit.