What does Epa-ren do?

Epa-ren is a municipally-owned renewable energy company in Épalinges, Switzerland, developing solar installations through community crowdlending. It finances and operates solar plants on public buildings, enabling local residents to invest in renewable energy projects.

Where is Epa-ren located?

Epa-ren is headquartered in Épalinges, Switzerland.

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Epa-ren

EPAREN SA

Épalinges, Switzerland

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Founded 2021

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Founded in 2021, Epa-ren is a government headquartered in Épalinges, Switzerland specializing in Solar.

EPAREN SA is a company wholly owned by the Municipality of Épalinges, created in 2021 to develop and operate renewable energy installations. The company primarily develops solar photovoltaic projects on municipal buildings and offers community crowdlending opportunities, allowing residents and businesses to provide financing for solar installations through citizen loans with interest rates between 1.0% and 1.8% over 2-12 year periods. The municipality's energy policy aims to achieve 100% exploitation of available roof solar potential by 2030. Prior campaigns have funded solar installations at the Bois-Murat school complex (430,000 kWh/year production), and ongoing campaigns target the Croix-Blanche school site.

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Headquarters

Épalinges, Switzerland

Founded

2021

Company Type

Government