Germany: Energiegenossenschaft Starkenburg

In Germany, the idea of Bürgerenergie (citizen energy) is deeply rooted in the energy transition, and Citizen-produced Energy is embedded in policy, providing support such as feed-in tariffs via the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), and giving priority grid access to community-owned projects. More than 1,000 energy cooperatives are active, involving around 220,000 members.

Case Highlight – Energiegenossenschaft Starkenburg: With over 1,200 members, this cooperative manages solar, wind, and biomass projects in the region, promoting citizen ownership and local reinvestment of profits.
https://www.energiestark.de/