Section outline

  • A Renewable Energy Community (REC) is a group of citizens, local authorities, SMEs and other stakeholders who jointly produce, consume, store and manage energy from renewable sources.

    Key features of RECs:

    • Community-led: controlled by members or shareholders located close to the energy project
    • Renewable-based: using sources such as solar, wind, biomass or small hydro
    • Non-profit oriented: primary goal is environmental, social and economic benefit, not profit maximisation
    • Local benefits: energy, financial and social value remain within the community

    RECs empower citizens to become active participants (“prosumers”) rather than passive energy consumers.