Energie für Saerbeck eG
The history of citizen participation in Saerbeck dates back to 2008, when the municipality, after very positive experiences with results of a citizens driven initiative to install photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roofs of municipal buildings, adopted a solution to switch the energy supply of the whole municipality to renewable energy sources. The energy cooperative Energie für Saerbeck eG was initiated only one year later, with the local cooperative bank leading the way. In years to come, Saerbeck achieved the successful association of and cooperation between the municipality of Saerbeck and multiple societal stakeholders (citizens, associations, the planning office, local government, businesses and farmers). In 2011 the municipality of Saerbeck took over the approx. 90 hectare site of the former ammunition main depot in the area and developed the RE-park (BEP Saerbeck), generating enough electricity for 19,000 households today.The example shows how different actors within the same municipality can work together in order to achieve a self-sufficient energy supply. It also showcases how energy education can be designed around practical installations for solar, wind and biogas.
| Name |
Energie für Saerbeck eG |
| Location |
Saerbeck / North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Contact details |
Energie für Saerbeck eG
Lindenstraße 2
48369 Saerbeck |
| Webpage |
http://www.energie-fuer-saerbeck.de/index.php |
| Members |
380 |
| Membership Structure |
private individuals
companies/banks
local authorities |
| Total investments |
855,000 € |
| Sector |
energy production from PV
energy production from wind
energy production from biogas
delivery of electricity
consulting
education |
| Business model |
Feed-in tariff
Direct selling |
| Minimum participation |
1,000 € |
