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Inspiration

This stage describes the emergence of the energy community.
A core group of interested individuals starts to form around an idea, develops a general intention for action, and becomes aware of the needs, opportunities and barriers for the chosen action. It is also the stage where the group formulates a shared vision, takes stock of the skills available within the group, and identifies the skillsets needed to be able to achieve the vision. Peer-to-peer learning can significantly accelerate this stage and help build the motivation of the group.

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Rooftops with Solar Panels
Europe

Innovative financing model for energy efficiency: Brixton Energy Coop

Case study report of Brixton Energy, a not-for-profit cooperative initiative that produces renewable energy through solar PV panels in the South London area of Brixton.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Community
  • Financial
Europe

Good practice portfolio

This report categorises and characterises 21 good practices, providing detailed descriptions and analyses of their activities, purposes, and benefits.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Community
  • Political & legal
  • Staff & organisation

Best practice guide for Southeast Europe [Albanian]

A guide in Albanian that showcases good practices of energy communities in the Balkan region to inspire other citizens to launch their own citizen energy communities.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Community
  • Financial
  • Political & legal
  • Staff & organisation
  • Technical

Best practice guide for Southeast Europe [Greek]

A guide in Greek that showcases good practices of energy communities in the Balkan region to inspire other citizens to launch their own citizen energy communities.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Community
  • Financial
  • Political & legal
  • Staff & organisation
  • Technical

Best practice guide for Southeast Europe [English]

A guide that showcases good practices of energy communities in the Balkan region to inspire other citizens to launch their own citizen energy communities.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Community
  • Financial
  • Political & legal
  • Staff & organisation
  • Technical
Europe

WISE Power report – Fostering social acceptance for wind power

An insight into the social acceptance of wind projects and how innovative financing models best contribute to enhancing social acceptance.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Financial
  • Political & legal
Europe

Financing schemes for solar PV projects

A short document outlining the features of different financing schemes for PV projects: private equity, leasing, crowdfunding, energy cooperatives, project finance, loans and bonds.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Financial
Neighbourhood battery
Europe

Buurtbatterij: A neighbourhood battery and its impact on the energy transition

An analysis of the impact of a neighbourhood battery located in Haarlemmermeer, in the Netherlands.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Financial
  • Technical
Europe

Renewable Microgrids: Profiles from islands and remote communities across the globe

The pathways pursued by islands and remote communities to develop renewable microgrids provide examples of how communities might embark on a similar transition.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Technical
Czech Republic

How to implement solar power plants in a municipality

A guide that explains the various stages municipalities must go through to build a solar PV installation in the Czech Republic.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Financial
  • Political & legal
  • Technical
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