Advantages:

Cost sharing: An energy community allows you to share the costs of the installation among the community's participants. This means that individuals are not only responsible for fully financing sustainable energy solutions, but the burden is shared, making it more feasible and affordable for everyone.

Sustainability and efficiency: By forming an energy community, you work together towards a greener, smarter, and more economical world. It encourages the use of sustainable energy solutions, which contributes to reducing CO2 emissions and promoting an environmentally friendly future.

Local involvement: An energy community brings together people who jointly carry out local energy activities. It promotes community involvement and promotes awareness of energy conservation and sustainability at a local level.

What types of energy communities are there and what are the conditions?

Energy community of citizens: This type of energy community is formed by individual citizens who jointly invest in and use sustainable energy sources. The conditions can vary, but they usually include:

Membership: Participants must be residents of the area where the energy community operates.
Financial involvement: The participants contribute financially to the establishment and maintenance of sustainable energy facilities.

Decision-making: The participants have a say in decisions about investments and management of the energy projects.

Renewable energy community: This type of energy community is founded around a specific renewable energy source, such as solar energy, wind energy, or biomass. The conditions may include:

Technical expertise: Participants must have the necessary technical knowledge and skills to utilize the specific type of renewable energy source.

Access to the source: The energy community must have access to a suitable location for the installation of the renewable energy source.

Regulations and permits: Depending on local laws and regulations, specific permits and approvals may be required to establish a renewable energy community.

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