The contribution of European citizen‐led energy initiatives to sustainable development goals
Valeria Jana Schwanitz,
Heather Arghandeh Paudler,
August Wierling
Abstract:Energy communities (ECs) are emerging as vital contributors to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, despite being unnoticed. This article is the first to comprehensively discuss and quantify European citizen‐led energy initiatives' contributions to SDGs 7 (ensure access to affordable and clean energy), 9 (fostering industry, innovation, and infrastructure), and 11 (promote sustainable cities and communities). With SDG7 at their core, these initiatives prioritize sustainable energy systems, aligni… Show more
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