Comparison of national polycentric settings in the partner countries

In its most recent Energy Union package, the European Union puts citizens at the core of the cleanenergy transitions. Beyond policy, disruptive innovations in energy sectors are challenging thetraditional business model of large energy utilities. One such disruptive, social innovation is theemergence of new clean energy communities (“NEWCOMERS”).The possible benefits of these “NEWCOMERS” for their members and for society at large are stillemerging and their potential to support the goals of the Energy Union is unclear. Using a highlyinnovative holistic approach – drawing on cutting edge theori... Mehr ...