Ecological, financial, social and societal motives for cooperative energy prosumerism: measuring preference heterogeneity in a Belgian energy cooperative

Abstract Background Energy cooperatives in Europe have become more prominent due to the growing interest in and development of renewable energy sources. Cooperatives are often seen as an instrument in the transition to a low-carbon future. The cooperative prosumer is gaining importance, taking on th...

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Main Authors: Fijnanda van Klingeren, Tine De Moor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:Energy, Sustainability and Society
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13705-024-00444-5