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2026-04-15

Self-Managing Energy Systems for Isolated Areas: A Technological Review of Solutions, Challenges, and Fu-ture Opportunities

Sistemas de energía autogestionados para zonas aisladas: una revisión tecnológica de soluciones, desafíos y oportunidades futuras

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https://doi.org/10.15446/sicel.v12.121198

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autonomous operation, isolated zones, self-managing energy, rural electrification, sustainability (en)
áreas aisladas, electrificación rural, operación autónoma, sistemas de energía autogestionados, sostenibilidad (es)

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Reliable access to energy in rural and remote areas remains a barrier to sustainable development, driven by dependence on fossil fuels, limited local technical capacity, and high operational costs. In response, self-managed energy systems have emerged as a promising alternative to deliver autonomous, scalable, and low-maintenance energy solutions. This study identifies and categorizes viable technologies and management methodologies through a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer. Solutions are grouped into five progressive tiers of self-management, ranging from basic fossil-fuel-based generation to AI-powered microgrids. Findings reveal that energy management methodologies vary in applicability depending on infrastructure levels, due to their specific technical and economic requirements. The study concludes that energy transitions in these regions must be gradual and adaptive, prioritizing low-maintenance, highly scalable solutions. It underscores the need for policies that balance technological innovation with realistic local capacities.

El acceso confiable a la energía en zonas rurales y aisladas continúa siendo un obstáculo para el desarrollo sostenible, debido a la dependencia de combustibles fósiles, la limitada capacidad técnica local y los altos costos operativos. Frente a este panorama, los sistemas de energía autogestionados surgen como una alternativa prometedora para proporcionar soluciones energéticas autónomas, escalables y de bajo mantenimiento. Este estudio identifica y clasifica tecnologías viables y metodologías de gestión, mediante una revisión sistemática de literatura y un análisis bibliométrico con VOSviewer, agrupando las soluciones en cinco niveles progresivos de autogestión, estos abarcan desde sistemas básicos con generación por combustibles fósiles hasta microrredes inteligentes con inteligencia artificial. Los resultados demostraron que las metodologías de gestión energética presentan distintos grados de utilidad según el nivel de infraestructura, debido a sus requisitos técnicos y económicos específicos. Como conclusión principal, se determinó que la transición energética en estas zonas debe ser gradual y adaptativa, priorizando soluciones de bajo mantenimiento y alta escalabilidad. El estudio enfatiza la necesidad de implementar políticas que equilibren la innovación tecnológica con las capacidades locales reales.

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