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Lecture for entrepreneurs on the topic of energy communities

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In cooperation with the City of Rijeka, the Association Without borders Invites you to a lecture

What benefits do entrepreneurs gain by joining up in energy communities

which will take place 3 December 2024 at 2 p.m.

in space RiHuba at Ivana Grohovca 1a in Rijeka.

The lecture is part of the project DISCOVER funded by the programme LIFE of the European Commission It provides support in the process of establishing energy communities.

The lecture will cover the following topics:

  1. LIFE DISCOVER project – status, methodology and tools available
  2. What are energy communities and why are they important to entrepreneurs?
  3. Legislation – state of play, how can energy communities be mobilised, what changes will happen at the beginning of 2026 and what are the reprecussions?
  4. Technology – why is data collection important and what requirements does it impose on potential members of the community?
  5. Finance – how energy communities work operationally, what are the benefits for citizens, businesses and public administrations if connected to the EC.
  6. Example the North Adriatic Energy Community – experiences and first results.

The lecturers are members of the LIFE DISCOVER - Davorka Medved project team, Damir Juričić and Damir Medved.

After the lecture, time is provided to answer the questions of the participants.

In cooperation with the City of Rijeka, the Association Without Borders invites you to a presentation

What benefits do entrepreneurs gain by joining energy communities

which will be held on December 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the RiHub space at Ivana Grohovac 1a in Rijeka.

The presentation is part of the DISCOVER project funded by the LIFE programme of the European Commission, which provides support in the process of establishing energy communities.

The following topics will be covered at the lecture:

  1. LIFE DISCOVER project – status, methodology and tools available
  2. What are energy communities and why are they important for entrepreneurs?
  3. Legislation – current status, how can energy communities be launched, what changes will occur in early 2026 and what are the repercussions?
  4. Technology – why is data collection important and what requirements does it place on potential community members?
  5. Finance – how do energy communities operate operationally, what are the advantages for citizens, entrepreneurs and public administration if they join in an EC.
  6. The example of the North Adriatic Energy Community – experiences and first results.

The presenters are members of the LIFE DISCOVER project team – Davorka Medved, Damir Juričić and Damir Medved.

After the presentation participants can ask questions about topics.

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CIVIL ENERGY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Organized by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Foundation and Blanka Smoljan and with the support of the City of Varaždin, we had the opportunity to participate in a great discussion that gave rise to many questions from the audience!

We all tried to answer the following questions together:

  • It is often said that the question is not whether the energy transition will happen, but who will play an important role in this transition?
  • Will we rely solely on large producers, or will citizens also play an important role in this transition?
  • Will local energy generation and sharing be a necessity in the future?
    Which cities have already recognised their citizens as important partners in this process?

It was a real pleasure to have a great conversation with Martina Nemčić, Mislav Kirac, Damir Medved, Ivan Dubravec and Tomislav Valičević – as always very well moderated by Blanka!

And of course it was a great opportunity to present to the participants what we are doing on the LIFE DISCOVER project and what they can expect from us in the coming period.

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DISCOVER Guide for Energy Communities

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Discover the DISCOVER Guide for Energy Communities: a comprehensive guide to starting community energy projects

Welcome to DISCOVER Guide, your essential resource to run and manage Community Energy Projects (CEP). As part of the DISCOVER project, this series of guides empowers energy community initiators with tools, strategies and a step-by-step framework to successfully revive their visions, with a special emphasis on Photovoltaic (PV) projects.

Mission DISCOVER project

The DISCOVER project aims to encourage the development of sustainable energy projects in communities by offering integrated support services. Whether you are embarking on a new sustainable energy initiative in your community, working on an ongoing project or planning something in the future, the DISCOVER guide provides a structured approach to simplify your journey. Its services and resources are contained in a comprehensive framework designed to make the complex process of launching and managing CEP more accessible.

The family of guides

The DISCOVER Guide series consists of three key components:

  1. General guide – A universally applicable manual describing the steps to create a CEP, regardless of location.
  2. Specific guide – Customised version for individual pilot regions, enriched with localised content.
  3. Interactive Guide – Online adaptation of a specific guide, accessible via an interactive platform, ideal for a wider audience.

Lifecycle management of energy projects in the community

General guide structuring the entire life cycle of energy projects in communities in three different phases:

  1. Planning phase – Conceptualisation, feasibility assessment, planning and fulfilment of regulatory requirements.
  2. Realization phase - Construction and implementation of CEP, including photovoltaic plant.
  3. Operational phase – Long-term management and maintenance of the energy community.

Within these phases, the guide is categorized into three main areas:

  1. Construction of photovoltaic power plants – from site selection to technical performance.
  2. Renewable Energy Community (REC) or Citizen Energy Community (CEC) – Establishing a legal and operational framework for energy trading.
  3. Community engagement – Building a collaborative environment, fostering teamwork and ensuring long-term participation.

Tackling challenges with practical solutions

The guide addresses the multiple dimensions of CEP development, including: administration, economics, technology i legal requirements. These topics will be addressed separately for each Pilot Region and summarised in country guides.  By consolidating contextualised information, the role of stakeholders, potential barriers and practical tools simplifies decision-making and reduces complexity. A special guide also provides references to local providers of individual components of the solution, which further facilitates the path for project initiators.

Why choose a DISCOVER guide?

The general guide will soon be complemented by the creation of specific national and interactive guides. They will provide additional information for:

  1. Reducing barriers: Addressing and simplifying administrative, technical and legal challenges.
  2. Promoting cooperation: Through community engagement and team building strategies.
  3. Simplification of the process: Providing a clear plan, from concept to operation.

How to proceed?

The general guide DISCOVER is just the beginning. Leading CEP initiators through every step of their projects, paves the way for a more sustainable and energy future.

Follow our future announcements for Specific guide the Interactive online platform, which will offer localised and easily accessible resources to further improve the success of your initiatives in building a local energy community!

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