BürgerEnergie-Stauferland
BürgerEnergie-Stauferland eG
Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
About
Founded in 2012, BürgerEnergie-Stauferland is a co-op headquartered in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany with approximately 1-10 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Hydro.
BürgerEnergie-Stauferland eG is a cooperative founded in 2012 to promote renewable energy development and climate protection in the Stauferland region (Ostalbkreis, Rems-Murr-Kreis, Heidenheim, Göppingen). The cooperative initiates and finances solar, wind, and hydroelectric projects. Current operational assets include a 3.5 MWp solar park on Mutlanger Heide (49% stake with 7 million kWh annual production), wind installations in Schopfloch (2 MW, ~1,200 households served), and three hydro installations in Berghülen. Additional 3 MWp PV facility planned for mid-2025. Members hold shares at €200 per unit (max €50,000). Governance by cooperative members provides democratic control; annual distributions target ~3% return. Supported by Stadtwerke Schwäbisch Gmünd and VR-Bank Ostalb.
Headquarters
Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
Founded
2012
Employees
1-10
Company Type
Co-op
Annual Revenue
$1M-$5M
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Ostalbkreis, Rems-Murr-Kreis, Landkreis Heidenheim, Landkreis Göppingen
Industry Memberships
Baden-Württembergischer Genossenschaftsverband e.V.
Projects
Solarpark Mutlanger Heide
Windpark Schopfloch
Hydroelectric Installations Berghülen
PV Freiflächenanlage Mutlanger Heide (Expansion)
Sustainability
13.4k
Tonnes CO₂/yr avoided
Partnerships
Stadtwerke Schwäbisch Gmünd GmbH, VR-Bank Ostalb eG, Solarpark Mutlanger Heide GmbH & Co. KG