The sustainability of energy communities

During the day of June 4 in the morning in the #SetmaNeergiacoop, the focus on a key debate for the future of the Energy communities (CE): their Long -term sustainability. Various experiences They have shared their challenges, learning and strategies to consolidate this transformative model.

A challenge that goes beyond technique: is systemic

Micaela Villaverde, of We are communitieshe emphasized that guaranteeing the future of the CE is not only due to technical issues, but by Strengthen social base, lighten management tasks, ensure stable funding and complex knowledge sharing But essential.

CEs are often born with a strong citizen push, but how to ensure that in five years they continue to be active and with real impact? The answer goes through light but solid structures, support networks and a clear collective strategy.

Territory experiences: learn, share, grow

The day was attended by different energy communities in Catalonia who have voiced their particular paths:

CE La Bordeta
Powered by 2021 by neighbors in the Sants district, CE La Bordeta has grown with municipal support, public and cooperative funding, and a clear commitment to community organization. The key change? The hiring of a coordinating technique to guarantee the continuity and care of the project.

CE Nou Barris
A young project born of the neighborhood of prosperity. Still without members, they work to build the social base and a solid structure. Noteworthy are the accompaniment received from other CEs, such as that of Poblenou, and the importance of visibility in the territory.

CE Vilanova i la Geltrú
With only two years of experience, they already have 135 partners and have self -financed 90% of their first installation. They also work on electric mobility and training. Through a traffic light and strength traffic light, they have emphasized motivation as a great engine, despite the bureaucratic environment and the dominance of energy oligopoly.

From Batec has emphasized the territorial challenges of growth: How do we cooperate between communities? How do we share resources and knowledge? Intercooperation becomes key to ensuring the actual sustainability and impact.

Governance, rooting and communication: keys to success

All interventions have coincided in the importance of participatory governance, with real spaces for decision -making and rooting in the territory. A shared challenge has also been highlighted: Communication. Making understandable technical concepts, reaching more people and generating a sense of community is still an essential challenge.

A shared conclusion: the future is collective

Energy communities are not just solar panels: they are community fabric, sovereignty and social transformation. And to make this model work and sustainable, we need each other.