Renewable Energy Cooperatives
Since 2018, we have been reporting on European energy cooperatives and looking for the people, stories and concepts behind.
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The greek miracle of the sun
04.04.2024 | A report by Rodothea Seralidou
A cooperative on the island of Crete is combining community energy with active solidarity.
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Villnöss – Energy from the community
31.05.2023 | A report by Lucia de Paulis
Fuelled by a cooperative spirit: How a small region in the Dolomites has been successfully meeting its own energy requirements for more than 100 years.
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Croatia goes over to the sunny side
21.02.2023 | A report by Adrian Meyer
Despite its enormous potential, solar energy has yet to get off the ground in Croatia. A green energy cooperative called ZEZ wants to change that.
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Winds of Change on Samsø Island
10.11.2022 | A report by Anne Backhaus
The Danish island of Samsø produces more energy than it consumes. A dynamic couple and a dedicated community are the secret of its success.
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Solidarity through sunlight
16.06.2022 | A report by Svenja Beller
Cooperative solar panels on the roofs of social facilities in Portugal show how citizens’ energy initiatives promote solidarity and community spirit.
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A beacon for Berlin
26.01.2022 | A report by Petra Völzing
BürgerEnergie Berlin has been fighting for climate protection and the participation of citizens in the city's energy networks for over a decade.
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Gardens bursting with energy
05.10.2021 | A Report by Peter Stäuber
A cooperative aims to use community gardens to make London more sustainable and to encourage debate on the topic.
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We are energy
11.12.2018 | A report by Sebastian Drescher
Som Energia is the largest green energy cooperative in Spain, and its success is linked to the Catalan independence movement.