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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Palacios Ferrer, José Andrés author Rey Martínez, Francisco Javier author Repenning Bzdigian, Christian A. author Rey Hernández, Javier María author 2024 This research delves into a case study of a photovoltaic (PV) energy community, leveraging empirical data to explore the integration of renewable energy sources and storage solutions. By evaluating energy generation and consumption patterns within real-world energy communities (a nominal generation capacity of 33 kWn) in Gipuzkoa, Spain, from May 2022 to May 2023, this study comprehensively examines operational dynamics and performance metrics. This study highlights the critical role of energy consumption patterns in facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources and underscores the importance of proactive strategies to manage demand fluctuations effectively. Against the backdrop of rising energy costs and environmental concerns, renewable energies and storage solutions emerge as compelling alternatives, offering financial feasibility and environmental benefits within energy communities. This study emphasizes the necessity of research and development efforts to develop efficient energy storage technologies and the importance of economic incentives and collaborative initiatives to drive investments in renewable energy infrastructure. The analyzed results provide valuable insights into operational dynamics and performance metrics, further advancing our understanding of their transformative potential in achieving a sustainable energy future. Specifically, our study suggests that storage capacity should ideally support an average annual capacity of 23%, with fluctuations observed where this capacity may double or reduce to a minimum in certain months. Given the current market conditions, our findings indicate the necessity of significant public subsidies, amounting to no less than 67%, to facilitate the installation of storage infrastructure, especially in cases where initial investments are not covered by the energy community. Buildings, 2024, Vol. 14, Nº. 5, 1466 2075-5309 https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/70359 10.3390/buildings14051466 1466 5 Buildings 14 2075-5309 Renewable energy resources Energias renovables Community development Desarrollo comunitario Photovoltaic power systems Tecnología fotovoltaica Lithium cells Energy storage Almacenamiento de energía eléctrica Economías de energía Sustainable development Desarrollo sostenible Unveiling key factors shaping energy storage strategies for sustainable energy communities