Bioenergiedorf Oberrosphe eG
Oberrosphe, Germany
About
Founded in 2007, Bioenergiedorf Oberrosphe eG is a co-op headquartered in Oberrosphe, Germany specializing in Biomass, Biogas, Solar.
Bioenergiedorf Oberrosphe eG is an early citizen energy project established in 2007 by engaged community members. The cooperative operates a heating facility and district heating network serving numerous households with renewable thermal energy since 2008. Current infrastructure includes a wood boiler and biogas CHP unit. The organization is expanding to integrate photovoltaic, wind energy, and heat pumps, enabling direct use of renewable electricity for heat production. A central component is construction of a large thermal storage facility (approximately 3,000 m³ volume) planned for 2026, which will enable flexible heat supply from renewable sources. The cooperative is digitizing heating infrastructure and the district heating network to create intelligent thermal network management, advancing the transition toward a renewable energy system based primarily on solar and wind power.
Headquarters
Oberrosphe, Germany
Founded
2007
Company Type
Co-op