Managing and Optimizing Hybrid Distributed Energy Systems: A Bibliometric Mapping of Current Knowledge and Strategies

Hybrid renewable energy systems (HRESs) play a key role in the decarbonization of many sectors of the economy and, thus, in achieving ambitious climate goals. Due to the complexity of the issues and the impact of many factors on the efficiency of these systems, it is necessary to ensure that they are properly designed, managed, and optimized. Many techniques and methods are used to achieve an optimal multi-source energy system. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in HRESs. Taking this into account, a comprehensive review of scientific literature was carried out, based on bibliometric analysis. Professional software was used for the research: Bibliometrix and VOSviewer. The bibliographic database was created using the international scientific platform Web of Science. The evolution of research trends and the dynamic development of research on the management and optimization of HRESs in the years 2010–2024 were presented. The results of the analysis confirmed the growing importance of integrated energy management systems and optimization strategies in the context of the global energy transformation. The analysis also indicated that, despite the growing interest in this topic, further development of advanced energy management strategies and optimization methods is necessary to effectively use renewable energy sources and enhance the stability of HRESs.