Aran Islands Energy Co-op
Comharchumann Fuinnimh Oileáin Árann Teo
Inis Mór, Co. na Gaillimhe, Ireland
About
Founded in 2012, Aran Islands Energy Co-op is a co-op headquartered in Inis Mór, Ireland with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Solar, Geothermal, Hydrogen.
Aran Islands Energy Co-op is a non-profit cooperative established in 2012 by residents of the three Aran Islands at the mouth of Galway Bay. The organization pursues a three-pronged energy transition strategy: heating (home retrofits with insulation, heat pumps, and solar thermal systems), transport (electric vehicles and bicycles), and energy generation (distributed solar PV, geothermal, and planned community solar farm). Currently, 370kW of photovoltaic panels are installed across homes and businesses, with over 300 homes retrofitted. The co-op participates in EU-funded research projects including hydrogen fuel development (SEAFUEL, HUGE) and established Community Power, Ireland's first community-owned renewable energy supplier. Governance follows a 12-member elected board structure with annual general meetings. Membership is open to Aran Islands residents and businesses.
Headquarters
Inis Mór, Ireland
Founded
2012
Employees
10-50
Company Type
Co-op
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Aran Islands