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What is the economic model of an energy community?

Understanding the economic model

WeSmart Team
04/09/2025
3 min read
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The model is based on several elements:

Revenue:

• Electricity sales between members (preferential price)

• Resale of surplus to the grid

• Green certificates and guarantees of origin

• Subsidies and public aid

Costs:

• Initial investment (production, meters)

• Management and maintenance fees

• Administrative costs

• Insurance

Average savings:

• 20 to 40% on energy bills

• Typical ROI: 7 to 10 years

Profitability depends on optimizing these different parameters.

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