MICROGRIDS IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES AND ISLANDING OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION: A BIBLIOMETRIC REVIEW USING THE PROKNOW-C METHOD
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Comunidades Remotas, Microrredes, Ilhamento, Geração Distribuída. ProKnow-CAbstract
Microgrids in remote communities represent a promising solution for electricity access in isolated regions where extending the main grid is economically unfeasible. Distributed generation islanding is a critical aspect for ensuring supply reliability and continuity in these systems. This article aims to analyze—through a bibliometric review and the application of the ProKnow-C method—how recent literature has addressed the topic of microgrids in remote communities and distributed generation islanding. Initially, a bibliometric analysis is conducted using international databases (Scopus and Web of Science) for the 2010–2026 period, utilizing the Bibliometrix package to characterize the raw document portfolio in terms of temporal evolution, key journals, countries, and keywords. Subsequently, the ProKnow-C method is applied to select a final portfolio of 10 articles, upon which a systemic analysis is performed. The results indicate that microgrids in remote areas are shaped by the interaction between control strategies (centralized and decentralized), storage technologies, hybrid renewable sources, and sustainability challenges. Empirical evidence shows that intentional and unintentional islanding require advanced protection strategies, that hybrid microgrids (wind-solar-diesel-storage) tend to be economically viable in isolated communities, and that regulatory and social engagement barriers still hinder large-scale commercialization. It is concluded that the planning and operation of microgrids in remote communities must simultaneously consider technical efficiency, economic viability, environmental sustainability, and social acceptance, especially within the contexts of energy transition and decarbonization.
Keywords: Microgrids, Remote Communities, Islanding, Distributed Generation, ProKnow-C.
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