1st Meeting of Energy Communities in La Ribera – November 15, 2025 in Montserrat

   

 

The 1st Meeting of Energy Communities in La Ribera was a training and outreach event aimed at promoting the knowledge and implementation of energy communities in the Ribera region, as well as fostering collaboration between citizens, municipal technical staff, and organizations specialized in the energy transition.

The event took place on November 15, 2025, in Montserrat, with the participation of around 70 people and 17 energy communities.

The main objectives of the meeting were:

  • Explain what energy communities are and how they work in practice.
  • Share experiences, challenges, and best practices among local initiatives.
  • Encourage citizen participation and institutional collaboration.
  • Reflect on the energy model and the role of communities in the ecological transition.

The keynote presentation focused on the current energy system and community-based alternatives, with real experiences from other energy communities.

The working sessions included:

  • A workshop to improve participation and strengthen associations.
  • A practical session to understand the functioning of energy communities and key concepts such as self-consumption or energy distribution.
  • A World Café-style participatory session to identify needs and proposals related to training, network creation, institutional support, and participant involvement.

Main Conclusions

  • Need for more training and technical/organizational support.
  • Importance of strengthening the social and community dimension of initiatives.
  • Value of creating collaboration networks among energy communities.
  • Relevance of institutional support and favorable public policies.
  • Growing citizen interest and recognition of energy communities as a key tool for a fairer and more local energy transition.

Promotional Video of the Event:

This video provides an overview of the meeting, highlighting some of the most representative moments and showcasing the collaborative atmosphere.

Event Images

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