BürgerEnergie Solingen eG

Founded in 2014, BürgerEnergie Solingen eG is a cooperative headquartered in Solingen, Germany with approximately 1-10 employees specializing in Solar.

BürgerEnergie Solingen eG is a citizen energy cooperative founded in 2014 dedicated to advancing the energy transition in Solingen and the surrounding region. The cooperative develops, constructs, and operates photovoltaic installations on public and private buildings, funded entirely through member shares and loans. As one of the largest investors and operators of renewable energy systems in the city, the cooperative has built 19 solar installations with combined capacity exceeding 1.3 MW, generating over 500,000 kWh of electricity annually. The organization operates on a completely volunteer basis and offers BergischGrün, a citizen electricity product developed in cooperation with Solinger Stadtwerke. A portion of each kilowatt-hour sold (Solarpfennig) supports energy transition projects and sustainability initiatives in the region.