Connecting energy communities with energy asset owners

The Match-making Tool, where collective renewable projects take shape

The search ends here: this tool facilitates community groups in finding roofs or land for their renewable energy projects, while municipal or private asset owners can showcase their willingness to make them available for community energy initiatives.

This is how the tool will give wings to energy communities across Europe:

Step 1: Municipalities or private owners (businesses, individuals, organisations, etc.) input their available assets (roofs, land, façade, etc.) into the tool.

Step 2: Local community members interested in collectively producing and sharing energy explore available assets near them.

Step 3: Project owners and asset owners connect with one another for potential collaboration.

What to Expect from the Match-making Tool

The Match-making Tool provides visibility to available municipal or private assets. People with renewable project ideas can thereby identify assets in their area that align with their interests and energy goals. However, be aware: expressing interest in a posted asset doesn’t automatically grant you the right to use it. Expressing interest is a preliminary step: usage rights are contingent upon the national legal framework governing the location of the asset. Furthermore, specific regulations from public procurement and private law come into play, and the applicability of these regulations depends on whether the asset is owned by a private individual or a public entity. Therefore, understanding and adhering to these legal nuances are imperative for a successful and legally compliant utilization of the identified assets. Get in touch with the private owner or municipality to which the asset belongs to obtain detailed information on the legal procedures that must be followed to utilize the identified asset effectively.

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