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Mapping Business Process Modeling with the Business Models of Several Energy Community Members

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  • Anca Ioana ANDREESCU

    (The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

  • Simona-Vasilica OPREA

    (The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

  • Adela BARA

    (The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

  • Alin Gabriel VADUVA

    (The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

  • Andreea-Mihaela NICULAE

    (The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

Abstract

Energy communities (ECs) play a major role in energy systems by enabling decentralized production and distribution of renewable energy. This article applies Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) to map the operational workflows of key participants—including prosumers, storage owners, EV charging stations, aggregators, and entities involved in local energy and flexibility markets—providing structured models that capture essential tasks, decision points, and interactions. Through process visualization, the models offer valuable insights for optimizing energy usage, enhancing grid stability, and maximizing economic benefits, highlighting BPMN’s capability to support more efficient, sustainable, and resilient ECs within decentralized systems. dbjournal.ro

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  • Anca Ioana ANDREESCU & Simona-Vasilica OPREA & Adela BARA & Alin Gabriel VADUVA & Andreea-Mihaela NICULAE, 2024. "Mapping Business Process Modeling with the Business Models of Several Energy Community Members," Database Systems Journal, Academy of Economic Studies - Bucharest, Romania, vol. 15(1), pages 23-37.
    • Handle: RePEc:aes:dbjour:v:15:y:2024:i:1:p:23-37
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