Through a selection of case studies and examples from around the world this paper aims to raise awareness on how energy can be made accessible and affordable through the promotion and support of energy cooperatives, particularly in relation to renewable energy. The paper both contributes to raising awareness on the cooperative model enterprise and provides insights into how the cooperative model is contributing to bringing sustainable energy to different areas of the world and its potential for further growth.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 – ENERGY COOPERATIVES: THE MODEL AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE
- 1.1 What are energy cooperatives?
- 1.2 The cooperative advantage in energy production and distribution
- 1.3 Size and prevalence of energy cooperatives
- 1.4 Types of energy cooperatives
CHAPTER 2 – THE DIVERSITY OF ENERGY COOPERATIVES: SELECTED CASE STUDIES
- 2.1 Rural electrification cooperatives
- 2.2 Power centres or energy hubs
- 2.3 Biomass
- 2.4 Wind power and photovoltaic (PV) cooperatives
CHAPTER 3 – PROMOTING ENERGY COOPERATIVES: ENABLING CONDITIONS
- 3.1 Promotion of energy cooperatives by the state
- 3.2 Promotion by the cooperative movement
- 3.3 Promotion by international organizations
CHAPTER 4 – OUTLOOK AND RECOMMENDATIONS
