Community energy in Germany report

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In this report from 2014, Community Power highlights the energy transition towards a ‘green economy’ in Germany, particularly wind, solar, bioenergy, hydro, ocean and geothermal energy.

The report is part of the CO-POWER project and shows activities in 7 European countries by creating a platform for knowledge exchange and transfer. It is addressed to citizens interested in community cooperatives or renewable energy production.

It is included an overview of existing ownership models, mobilisation of public-private funding and good practice examples in Germany.

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