Neue Energie Buchdorf eG

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Founded in 2024, Neue Energie Buchdorf eG is a co-op headquartered in Buchdorf, Germany specializing in Solar, Wind.

Neue Energie Buchdorf eG is a citizen energy cooperative established in January 2024 with 182 founding members. The cooperative is dedicated to advancing the energy transition (Energiewende) at the grassroots level in the municipalities of Buchdorf and Baierfeld. All installations are jointly owned by members. The cooperative focuses on building photovoltaic systems on municipal rooftops and planning a wind turbine installation. The organization operates with democratic governance: all members have equal voting rights regardless of capital contribution level. The cooperative is subject to financial and legal oversight by the Genossenschaftsverband Bayern (GVB). Members can participate by purchasing shares (€100 per share, minimum €100, maximum €10,000 per member). The cooperative reinvests profits into renewable energy projects and distributes dividends based on operational success.