The pattern “local energy producers” entails local power plant operators as a core part of the energy community. Typically, the local energy producers would be operators of larger solar or wind power plants, or district heating systems. In contrast to the prosumer pattern, the local energy producer is a pure producer of energy.

Implementation reference

• Platform for bringing renewable energy producer and consumer together (Vandebron)
• Community members as energy producers without need to operate energy power plant (Ecopower, Som Energia)

This pattern belongs to the core area: Energy Community Members