CBRES are small, decentralized energy supply systems that are established through multi-stakeholder efforts with the major participation of organized communities in projects development.
Worldwide, citizen-led renewable energy initiatives are paving the way towards a just transition and resilient energy systems. This article provides an overview of community energy, outlining the benefits, obstacles, and way forward for grassroots efforts to implement the renewable energy transition.
Community-based renewable energy projects (CBREPs) represent a significant shift in how societies generate and consume energy. Unlike large-scale, centralized power plants, CBREPs are smaller, decentralized initiatives that are owned and controlled, at least in part, by the community they serve.
Community-Based Renewable Energy Projects function by involving local communities in the planning, development, and management of renewable energy sources. These projects typically utilize solar, wind, or biomass energy to generate power.
n overarching framework is presented as a solution to enhance the effective utilization of renewable energy sources. Buildings, and the communities of people who live in them are considered primary energy consumers and direct beneficiaries of a REC framework.
