die Energiegenossenschaft
Translation
energy cooperative
Examples
Bürger gründen eine Energiegenossenschaft.
Citizens are founding an energy cooperative.
Unsere Energiegenossenschaft betreibt ein Windrad.
Our energy cooperative operates a wind turbine.
Grammar Patterns
to found an energy cooperative Viele Dorfbewohner wollen eine Energiegenossenschaft gründen.
to be a member of an energy cooperative Er ist Mitglied in der lokalen Energiegenossenschaft.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Energieverein (energy association), Bürgerenergiegesellschaft (citizen energy company)
Etymology
A compound of 'Energie' (energy) and 'Genossenschaft' (cooperative). 'Genosse' means 'comrade' or 'member'.
Memory Tips
Think 'Energy + Cooperative'. It's a group of citizens who jointly own and operate a renewable energy project, like a solar farm.