About
Founded in 2014, CoopaWatt is a co-op headquartered in Grézieu la Varenne, France specializing in Solar, Wind, Biomass.
CoopaWatt is a cooperative organization dedicated to developing renewable energy and energy transition in the Lyon metropolitan area and surrounding regions. The organization provides comprehensive support to citizens, municipalities, and energy cooperatives in developing renewable energy projects, particularly solar photovoltaic parks, wind farms, and biomass initiatives. Services include training programs, advisory support for project structuring, assistance with participatory fundraising, and community mobilization. The organization champions citizen ownership and local appropriation of energy production through cooperative models. Energy Shakers is CoopaWatt's youth program targeting ages 18-30, designed to make energy transition accessible and engaging through workshops, mentored projects, and collective action. CoopaWatt celebrates 10 years of operation as of 2024.
Headquarters
Grézieu la Varenne, France
Founded
2014
Company Type
Co-op
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Métropole de Lyon, Val de Saône Mont d'Or, Rhône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté