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Interview: The Challenges and Opportunities for Energy Communities in Poland

Interview with Janusz Buda, President of the Meander energy cooperative in Krzyżanowice and entrepreneur. 1. What are the key first steps in setting up an energy cooperative? Which one is the most difficult, and [...]

The role of municipalities in developing energy cooperatives

Municipalities – although often underestimated – are one of the most important players in Poland’s energy transition. They are the ones who manage the local space, infrastructure and have direct contact with the inhabitants. [...]

Energy cluster, OSE and cooperative – what are the differences? (Poland)

In the world of renewable energy, there is more and more talk about new forms of cooperation: energy clusters, energy cooperatives and citizens’ energy communities (OSEs). Each is a different route to local independence, [...]

Greenhouse gas (GHG) savings in energy communities: why measurement matters

How are GHG emission savings calculated in energy communities? To understand the environmental impact of energy communities, it is essential to quantify how much greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions they help avoid. This calculation provides [...]