Regensburg's Citizen Energy Co-op to Power Aumovio, Schaeffler, Siemens with CO2-Neutral Electricity
Starting summer 2026, a unique collaboration will commence in Regensburg. Bürger Energie Region Regensburg (BERR eG), a citizen energy cooperative, will supply electricity to prominent companies Aumovio, Schaeffler, and Siemens. This initiative, set in the Regensburg East Energy Area (ERO), combines renewable energy generation with environmental conservation.
Bürger Energie Region Regensburg, established in 2012 to democratise green energy, will install an 11-megawatt photovoltaic free-field plant. Maxsolar will oversee the technical aspects, utilising bifacial modules and components from Siemens. The project's benefits are twofold: it provides CO2-neutral energy, enhancing the companies' cost position, and integrates environmental conservation through sheep grazing.
Citizens and employees of the beneficiary companies can participate in BERR eG through membership or a subordinated loan. Since its inception, the cooperative has successfully implemented over 60 projects with around 5 megawatts of capacity, currently employing four full-time staff. Regensburg's Lord Mayor Gertrud Maltz-Schwarzfischer endorses the energy area as a significant step towards the city's sustainable development.
By summer 2026, BERR eG's 11-megawatt plant in the ERO will supply Aumovio, Schaeffler, and Siemens with CO2-neutral energy. This project not only improves the companies' cost position but also promotes environmental conservation and citizen participation in renewable energy. The cooperative's successful track record and local political support underscore its commitment to sustainable energy generation.
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