Energy cooperatives in Germany–an example of successful alternative economies?
Because of their democratic governance and value-driven approach cooperatives are often
regarded as a prime example for alternative economies and contributing to (more) equitable …
regarded as a prime example for alternative economies and contributing to (more) equitable …
Renewable energy cooperatives as gatekeepers or facilitators? Recent developments in Germany and a multidisciplinary research agenda
The transformation of energy systems is influencing economic policy agendas all over the
world, particularly in industrialized countries. In this process, Germany has taken a …
world, particularly in industrialized countries. In this process, Germany has taken a …
[PDF][PDF] The socio-economic power of renewable energy production cooperatives in Germany: Results of an empirical assessment
S Debor - 2014 - epub.wupperinst.org
This paper reflects the socio-economic power of renewable energy production cooperatives
for a wider energy system transformation in Germany. Energy cooperatives have turned into …
for a wider energy system transformation in Germany. Energy cooperatives have turned into …
Multiplying mighty Davids
S Debor - The Influence of Energy Cooperatives on Germany's …, 2018 - Springer
German energy cooperatives have experienced a renaissance over the last decade. Due to
their strong growth, concentration on renewable energy and very special business logic …
their strong growth, concentration on renewable energy and very special business logic …
Energy cooperatives and municipalities in local energy governance arrangements in Switzerland and Germany
Participation of citizens in local energy decisions is increasingly recognized as helpful for a
successful decentralized energy transition. In this article, we focus on energy cooperatives in …
successful decentralized energy transition. In this article, we focus on energy cooperatives in …
Institutional relatedness and the emergence of renewable energy cooperatives in German districts
This paper analyses the evolution of renewable energy cooperatives, examining all such
cooperatives founded in German districts between 2006 and 2016. The rise of the …
cooperatives founded in German districts between 2006 and 2016. The rise of the …
Responding to policy change: New business models for renewable energy cooperatives–Barriers perceived by cooperatives' members
C Herbes, V Brummer, J Rognli, S Blazejewski… - Energy Policy, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Renewable Energy Cooperatives (RECs) in Germany have received considerable
attention in recent years, their number having risen to nearly a thousand since 2004. This …
attention in recent years, their number having risen to nearly a thousand since 2004. This …
[HTML][HTML] Cooperatives, incumbency, or market hybridity: New alliances in the Dutch energy provision
M de Bakker, A Lagendijk, M Wiering - Energy Research & Social Science, 2020 - Elsevier
This century has witnessed a substantial growth of local, cooperative energy provision,
fuelled by public and political ambitions towards energy transition. Such 'grassroots' energy …
fuelled by public and political ambitions towards energy transition. Such 'grassroots' energy …
How municipalities support energy cooperatives: survey results from Germany and Switzerland
Background Energy cooperatives are a prominent and common form of community energy.
Community energy has the potential to increase actor diversity and local acceptance of …
Community energy has the potential to increase actor diversity and local acceptance of …
Coopetitive nature of energy communities—The energy transition context
The decentralization of the large-scale energy sector, its replacement with pro-ecological,
dispersed production sources and building a citizen dimension of the energy sector are the …
dispersed production sources and building a citizen dimension of the energy sector are the …