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Renewable energy

Energy from renewable sources such as solar, wind or hydropower.

Also known as: green energy

Source: ORES

In the same category

  • Agrivoltaics
  • Photovoltaic
  • Prosumer
  • Specific yield
  • Storage

Articles that use this term

  • Farm roofs: the energy-sharing guide
  • Schools: a guide to energy sharing
  • Energy communities: a guide for municipalities
  • Energy sharing in a condominium: the guide
  • Local electricity: the short-circuit guide
  • Green electricity in Belgium: really green?
  • Energy poverty in Wallonia: available support
  • Engaging energy community members
  • Reduce your electricity bill: energy communities
  • Create an energy community in Wallonia
  • Energy communities in Europe: RED II and IEMD

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Solar panels: profitability and surplus — Decide whether to install based on your situation, then choose what to do with the electricity you do not use.

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OptimCE

Open source management platform for renewable energy communities.

Born from Locomotrice, a Walloon research project (2023–2026) funded by the Win2Wal programme and led by ULiège (BEMS laboratory) and CECOTEPE.

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