Neue Energien West eG
Bürger-Energiegenossenschaft West eG
Grafenwöhr, Germany
About
Neue Energien West eG is a co-op headquartered in Grafenwöhr, Germany specializing in Solar, Wind, Biogas.
Bürger-Energiegenossenschaft West eG (Neue Energien West eG) is a citizen-owned cooperative dedicated to financing and operating renewable energy installations in Bavaria. The organization primarily invests in photovoltaic systems, with additional participation in wind turbines. Members contribute capital by purchasing cooperative shares, which entitles them to annual dividend distributions based on operational profits (historically around 2% annually). The cooperative operates with democratic governance where each member holds one vote regardless of investment size. Members benefit from supporting the regional energy transition (Energiewende), participating in general assemblies, and receiving tax-transparent dividend payments. The organization emphasizes regional value creation ("aus der Region für die Region") and maintains strict data security standards with ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certification and 256-bit encryption for sensitive data.
Headquarters
Grafenwöhr, Germany
Company Type
Co-op
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Grafenwöhr, Neustadt an der Waldnaab, adjacent districts in Bavaria
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2005