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Founded in 2018, Bains d'Énergies is a co-op headquartered in Bains-les-Bains, France specializing in Solar, Hydro.
Bains d'Énergies is a citizens' cooperative (SCIC—Société Coopérative d'Intérêt Collectif) created on March 24, 2018, operating in La Vôge-les-Bains, Vosges, France. The cooperative's mission is to revitalize two former industrial sites—Le Moulin-au-Bois and La Tréfilerie—that share a 500-year history of using hydraulic energy. The organization has installed 312 solar panels (100 kWc) on the factory sheds, generating over 180,000 kWh. A second solar installation is planned for collective self-consumption among local residents. The cooperative is also preparing hydroelectric turbine installations utilizing the Bagnerot stream. Activities extend beyond energy production to include agricultural projects, heritage restoration, educational initiatives on ecological transition, and community engagement. The cooperative structure grants each member one vote regardless of capital contribution.
Headquarters
Bains-les-Bains, France
Founded
2018
Company Type
Co-op
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
SCIC network