Bürger-Energiegenossenschaft Südpfalz

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Founded in 2023, Bürger-Energiegenossenschaft Südpfalz is a co-op headquartered in Herxheim, Germany with approximately 1-10 employees specializing in Solar, Wind.

Bürger-Energiegenossenschaft Südpfalz eG is a citizen-owned cooperative founded in October 2023 to advance the energy transition in the southern Palatinate region of Germany. The cooperative develops and operates renewable energy projects including rooftop photovoltaic installations and solar farms, with plans for ground-mounted arrays up to 8 MW capacity. It also participates in wind energy repowering efforts through partnerships. The cooperative offers citizens membership shares, enabling direct participation in renewable energy generation. As of early 2026, it has grown to over 270 members. The organization is democratically structured with one vote per member regardless of investment size, and partners with Bürgerwerke to provide 100% citizen-sourced electricity to regional customers. Projects include a completed 100 kWp rooftop installation at a kindergarten in Jockgrim with 60 kWh storage, a similar system on a business building in Philippsburg completed summer 2024, and planned 8 MW ground-mounted solar farm in Knöringen.

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