BürgerEnergieGenossenschaft Kraichgau eG

Founded in 2010, BürgerEnergieGenossenschaft Kraichgau eG is a cooperative headquartered in Sinsheim, Germany with approximately 11-50 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Biomass.

BürgerEnergieGenossenschaft Kraichgau eG is a citizen-owned energy cooperative focused on decentralized renewable energy generation and distribution in the Kraichgau region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 2010 in Adersbach as BürgerEnergieGenossenschaft Adersbach, it has since expanded to become BEG Kraichgau. The cooperative develops and operates photovoltaic rooftop and ground-mounted installations, district heating networks powered by biomass and solar thermal energy, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and carsharing services. It provides 100% renewable electricity (BürgerÖkostrom) and biogas (BürgerÖkogas) to customers, with energy sourced from member-operated installations and partner cooperatives. The organization operates on democratic, independent, and decentralized principles, enabling broad citizen participation in the energy transition. Its subsidiary, BürgerEnergie Kraichgau Service GmbH, manages day-to-day operations.