Generate renewable energy

The pattern “generating renewable energy” is often a core value proposition of renewable energy communities. Through the generation of renewable energy, the communities contribute to the transition to a low-carbon energy system. The value proposition of this pattern comes from replacing carbon intense energy infrastructure with renewable solutions, independent of whether the energy is then consumed by the community itself or whether it is provided to external energy consumers. Typical applications of this pattern would be the generation of solar and wind power, but it can also be the provision of low-carbon mobility or heat.

Implementation reference

– 100% solar power from the community (Sonnen Community)
– Replace diesel generators (Alpiq Green Battery)
– 100% electricity, heat & mobility (Ecopower)
– Citizens wind power (Viure de l’aire & Smart Åland)
– Generate renewable energy through cooperative investment model (Ecopower & Som Energia)
– Avoid carbon-intense or nuclear power and flexibility generation (Tiko, ThermoVault)

This pattern belongs to the core area: Community Value Proposition