SoLocal Energy e.V.

About

Founded in 2020, SoLocal Energy e.V. is a co-op headquartered in Kassel, Germany with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Solar.

Founded in early 2020 and registered as an e.V. (nonprofit association) in June 2020, SoLocal Energy operates as a collective based in Kassel, Nordhessen. The organization advances the energy transition through three main pillars: balcony solar systems (small rooftop installations), educational initiatives including SolarCamp training programs, and larger community solar construction projects. SoLocal Energy combines hands-on solar installation work with education, training, and community organizing. They emphasize solidaristic purchasing, self-build principles, fair wages, and horizontal decision-making within their collective structure. The team includes specialists in photovoltaic engineering, electrical installation, renewable energy planning, and energy consulting, many with backgrounds from local universities and companies like SMA. Their mission focuses on energy democracy, climate justice, and making renewable energy accessible to diverse communities regardless of financial status.