Energiegenossenschaft Untermain
Energiegenossenschaft Untermain eG
Mönchberg, Germany
About
Energiegenossenschaft Untermain is a co-op headquartered in Mönchberg, Germany specializing in Solar, Wind, Hydro.
Energiegenossenschaft Untermain is a cooperative focused on accelerating renewable energy expansion in the Untermain region and surrounding areas. The organization operates multiple solar photovoltaic installations, a district heating network powered by woodchips from local forests, and participates in wind and hydropower projects. Members benefit from democratic governance with one vote per person regardless of capital contribution. The cooperative works with regional energy suppliers through the Bavariastrom platform to deliver 100% renewable electricity from Bavarian citizen-owned renewable energy facilities. A notable project is the Schmachtenberg district heating network, operational since September 2014, which saves over 160 tonnes of CO2 annually by replacing 60,000 litres of heating oil yearly.
Headquarters
Mönchberg, Germany
Company Type
Co-op
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
Genossenschaftsverband Bayern e.V.
Projects
Schmachtenberg District Heating Network
Solar Installation Mönchberg 1
Solar Installation 2011a
Solar Installation 2013
Solar Installation 2011b
Solar Installation 2016
Solar Installation 2012
Solar Installation 2011c
Sustainability
160
Tonnes CO₂/yr avoided
Partnerships
Naturstrom, Bavariastrom, Landesnetzwerk Bürgerenergie Bayern e.V.