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 …

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 …

While cooperative organizations created with the aim to initiate, develop, and operate
renewable electricity (RE) projects have received attention for their roles in the transition to a …

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 …

In the paper, the authors describe an estimation of the number and development of
community energy companies and energy cooperatives in Germany. The analysis is based …

In the paper, the authors describe an estimation of the number and development of
community energy companies and energy cooperatives in Germany. The analysis is based …

Abstract Background The Eurostat statistics on the 28 EU member states' performance in
relation to renewable energy show that the Netherlands comes 25th in the EU-28. Yet, 500 …

Policy makers in various countries have made the development of community energy,
especially in the form of a renewable energy cooperative (REC), a goal of energy policy …

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 …

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 …