About
Brest Energie Citoyenne is a co-op headquartered in Brest, France specializing in Solar.
Brest Energie Citoyenne is a citizen association dedicated to advancing energy transition in the Brest region of Brittany, France. Rooted in decades of anti-nuclear activism dating to the 1970s CLIN movement, the organization has evolved to promote renewable energy alternatives, primarily solar photovoltaic installations. Working in collaboration with ECOOP (a cooperative society for collective benefit), BEC drives renewable energy development through citizen participation, awareness-raising, and hands-on project implementation. Key initiatives include installing solar panels on community facilities such as La Ferme à Raymonde, distributing solar kits to residents, and fostering local energy autonomy. The organization emphasizes citizen engagement, shared governance, and the principle of producing and consuming electricity sustainably at the local level.
Headquarters
Brest, France
Company Type
Co-op