Foundation of Pilot Energy Cooperative in Tartu City

This is Estonia’s first example of an energy community initiated by a municipality. Active preparations are underway in Tartu for the establishment of a solar PV park to be installed at the renovated Pääsupesa kindergarten. Close cooperation between the city and the kindergarten has led to efficient planning, with experts from the Tartu Region Energy Agency working on the cooperative’s operational model. Several exciting events were planned for Autumn 2021, and during this time, the residents of Tartu had the opportunity to become members of the newly established energy cooperative. This is the pilot created by the Energize Co2mmunity (EU Interreg Baltic Sea region programme) project. The aim is to reach all ages, raise awareness, and highlight the benefits of such energy cooperatives.