Energy sharing in Germany
From Concept to Realisation
The report was developed by dena in cooperation with the Institute for Futures Studies and Technology Assessment (IZT), B.A.U.M. Consult and Stadtwerke Wunsiedel (SWW) is based on extensive empirical research, including a pilot Energy Sharing Community in Wunsiedel, Germany. It analyses legal and technical conditions for energy sharing in Germany and Europe. Building on this foundation, it presents actionable implementation models and formulates concrete policy recommendations to support the legal design, digital infrastructure, and scaling of energy sharing communities.
Energy sharing is already possible in Germany within existing legal frameworks, but implementation remains complex and dependent on established market actors. The report identifies three core implementation models, highlights the central role of digital technologies for synchronising generation and consumption, and shows the need for regulatory adjustments. Key findings underline the potential of energy sharing for citizen participation, local value creation, and grid relief.
The report contributes to the ongoing discourse on shaping energy sharing in Germany by offering a structured overview of legal, technical, and organisational challenges. It also opens up perspectives for future regulatory development, especially in light of the EMD III. The findings aim to support policymakers, grid operators, and energy communities alike in identifying viable paths forward and fostering a socially inclusive, decentralised energy transition.