Duurzaam Daarlerveen

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Founded in 2022, Duurzaam Daarlerveen is a co-op headquartered in Daarlerveen, Netherlands specializing in Solar, Wind.

Energiecoöperatie Duurzaam Daarlerveen is a resident-led cooperative established in April 2022 to advance local renewable energy generation and sustainability in Daarlerveen and surrounding areas. The cooperative operates on principles of democratic governance, with all members having equal voting rights regardless of investment level. Primary activities include developing and managing solar roof installations (zon-op-dak), solar parks (zonnevelden), and wind energy projects. The cooperative aims for minimum 50% local community ownership in large-scale energy projects developed with professional developers. Members invest through purchasing 'stroomdelen' (electricity shares), each representing approximately 345 kWh annual production, with typical investment of €300 per share. Revenue is distributed to participants after operational costs, with additional portions directed to local sustainability initiatives and community projects. The cooperative actively seeks volunteers and operates on inclusive membership principles with tiered annual contributions (€15-€50 for individuals, €100-€250 for businesses).

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