Sonnenland eG
Gießen, Hesse, Germany
About
Founded in 2010, Sonnenland eG is a co-op headquartered in Gießen, Germany with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Solar, Wind.
Sonnenland eG is a registered cooperative energy society founded in March 2010 by 73 citizens from the Gießen region in Hesse, Germany. The cooperative generates and distributes renewable energy of all types, with a focus on citizen participation in local energy projects. Its portfolio includes photovoltaic systems on schools, kindergartens, residential buildings, industrial facilities, and swimming pools, as well as stakes in multiple solar parks (Oppenrod, Alten-Buseck, Albach) and a wind park in Staufenberg (18 MW). The cooperative operates under democratic governance principles and has become a model for citizen-funded renewable energy initiatives in Germany. Minimum investment for participation is €1,000. The organization has won recognition including the GenoPortal Award and the German Engagement Prize (Deutscher Engagementpreis) as part of Bürgerwerke.
Headquarters
Gießen, Germany
Founded
2010
Employees
10-50
Company Type
Co-op
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Gießen district, Hesse, Mittelhessen
Projects
Solarpark Staufenberg
Solarpark Oppenrod
Solarpark Alten-Buseck
Solarpark Albach
PV Installation Lehnert Factory
Certifications & Awards
Awards
GenoPortal Award
Deutscher Engagementpreis
Sustainability
28
Tonnes CO₂/yr avoided
Partnerships
Bürgerwerke, TÜV Kids, Busecker Gemüsegarten