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Implementation

This is the stage where the community project takes shape in the physical world.
It includes the set-up of a legal structure for the community, the establishment of formal agreements with the local authority, funding applications, member recruitment, the signing of construction / installation contracts, and the preparation of the operation stage.

Found 57 helpful resource(s).
Solar panels on the roof of a building
Europe

Technology decision plan

This tool suggests the best renewable energy option for a user based on the resources available in the local community.

  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Technical
Europe

SCCALE 20 30 50 inclusivity guide for energy communities

A guide that offers tools and tips for increasing the inclusivity of your energy community.

  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Operation
  • Community
  • Staff & organisation
Europe

SCCALE 20 30 50 financing community energy – A short guide for banks

A finance guide that helps banks and other representatives of financial institutions better understand the specific context and (financial) needs of energy communities.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Financial
Europe

ACCE Best practice report on Community Energy Financing Schemes

This report analyses success factors and barriers encountered by leading Community Energy Financing Schemes (CEFS). It is an output of the ACCE project.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Operation
  • Financial
Europe

SCCALE 20 30 50 monitoring tool for energy communities

This self assessment tool, produced by the SCCALE 20 30 50 project, will allow practitioners to monitor the progress of their energy community’s development.

  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Community
  • Staff & organisation
Europe

Match-making tool

A tool that helps energy communities and asset owners to come together in order to create new clean energy projects.

  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Operation
  • Municipality
  • Political & legal
  • Technical
House in Virtual Power Plant
Europe

The MoRe model

A tool to support energy communities in developing a community-based Virtual Power Plant (cVPP). It clarifies what is feasible and what the first steps are.

  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Community
  • Technical
Europe

Energy citizenship empowerment kit [English]

A free, gamified tool that triggers and guides discussion about barriers to participation in energy communities.

  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Operation
  • Community
  • Staff & organisation
Forest
Europe

BECoop webinars

Series of webinars on community bioenergy heating.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Community
  • Financial
  • Political & legal
  • Technical
Solar panels in Ghent
Europe

SCCALE 20 30 50 community energy municipal guide

This guide presents the different ways municipalities can work with their residents to kickstart and support community energy projects. It builds on the most relevant publications on the topic and includes many examples from all over Europe.

  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Financial
  • Municipality
  • Political & legal
Cover Smart energy combinations in the region
Netherlands

Smart energy combinations in the region

A practical guide to system integration.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Technical
Three people working with the recreation of three wind turbines.
Netherlands

Guide on division of roles in the development of locally owned solar parks and wind turbines

A guide that helps you discuss a clear division of roles and determine the role you want to play in the development of a locally owned solar or wind project.

  • Inspiration
  • Preparation
  • Implementation
  • Political & legal

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