Mittelhessische Energiegenossenschaft eG

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Founded in 2011, Mittelhessische Energiegenossenschaft eG is a co-op headquartered in Butzbach, Germany with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Energy Storage.

Mittelhessische Energiegenossenschaft eG is one of Hesse's largest energy cooperatives, operating across multiple districts in central Germany. The cooperative was established by 33 founding members in April 2011 in Bad Nauheim and grew to over 700 members including most mayors of the Wetterau region, municipalities, the local district government, and environmental organizations. The cooperative's scope encompasses all forms of renewable energy generation and climate-compatible utilization, with emphasis on photovoltaic installations, wind parks, and energy efficiency improvements. Key projects include the Soderwald wind park repowering in Gedern-Wenings and planned wind development on Winterstein. The organization operates a solar cadastre tool enabling assessment of over five million Hessian roofs and open spaces for solar suitability. Members benefit from regional value creation through partnerships with local credit institutions and businesses. The cooperative emphasizes decentralized energy generation, with direct benefits accruing to investors and communities.

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