Solar panels in co-ownership: how energy sharing works
Energy sharing within a shared building offers many benefits and provides a more sustainable and financially attractive solution for residents and users. By investing together in renewable energy, not only is the dependence on fossil fuels reduced, but energy costs also decrease.
Benefits of energy sharing
Joint investment in green energy: By collectively investing in, for example, solar panels, residents can benefit from a more efficient and cost-effective energy solution.
Lower energy bills: The shared installation not only powers the common areas but can also be distributed among residents or users, lowering individual energy costs.
Suitable for various applications: Not only electricity supply, but also collective charging infrastructure, heating, and ventilation can be managed more efficiently.
Inclusive energy transition: Energy sharing makes renewable energy more accessible, even for those who do not have the means to invest individually.
Different forms of energy sharing
Co-owners sharing energy: Residents of an apartment building jointly invest in a solar panel installation. The investment and generated energy are divided according to each owner’s share in the installation.
Co-ownership association (VME) sharing energy: The VME invests in solar panels and sells the generated electricity to co-owners and tenants. This not only reduces their energy costs but also helps build a reserve for future energy renovations.
Energy sharing in a multifunctional building: The owner of a building with multiple businesses invests in solar panels and distributes the generated energy among the tenants.
Key considerations
Taking the initiative: Co-owners, tenants, or the VME can take the initiative to install solar panels and share energy.
Technical requirements: The building must have a digital meter or AMR meter to accurately measure energy consumption.
Consumption and distribution: The generated electricity is first used for the common areas (such as lighting and elevators), and any surplus is then distributed among the participants.
Distribution agreements: Energy sharing is calculated every 15 minutes, with any surplus divided accordingly. Unused energy is fed back to the energy supplier.
Legal aspects
Since the roof of an apartment building is usually a common area, an individual co-owner cannot install solar panels independently. This must be approved by the General Assembly of co-owners.
Towards a sustainable future
By installing solar panels together and sharing energy, residents and users of shared buildings can save on their energy costs and contribute to a sustainable future. Syncura assists co-ownership associations in taking the right steps to make this happen in a legally compliant and effective way. Curious about how your residence can benefit from shared solar energy? Contact us – we will be happy to help!
