Investing in local solar initiatives can have a wide range of benefits including increased energy independence and resilience, long-term savings on energy bills and increased positive environmental and behavioural impacts. Generating solar, when combined with digital tools and storage such as batteries, also supports more stable, responsive grids. In this fact sheet you will:

• Find out why solar energy matters for energy communities.
• Explore some benefits of solar energy.
• Consider potential challenges for energy communities interested in solar energy.

Download Energy communities: Making decisions about solar energy - EN (459.0 KB) (PDF)

Get inspired! Explore some real-world examples and support for energy community solar projects:

• Find out more about Collective Coop in Greece, who installed solar panels to provide affordable electricity to over 100 households, prioritising low-income families.
• Explore the European Commission Energy poverty indicators dashboard.
• Review European Commission resources and support for energy communities.
• Go global! Take a look at Successful Community Solar Projects Around the World.