Circular economy is a central principle of sustainable development – and Local Energy Communities (LEGs) are a perfect example of how circular economy works in practice.
In this article, you'll learn how LEGs promote circular economy and what benefits this offers.
What is Circular Economy?
Definition
Circular Economy means:
- Keep resources in cycle
- Minimal waste
- Maximum use
- Local value creation
Principles in LEGs
1. Local Resource Use:
- Energy stays local
- Minimal transmission
- Regional value creation
2. Optimal Use:
- Maximum self-consumption rate
- Storage for later
- Less waste
3. Longevity:
- High-quality facilities
- Maintenance and repairs
- Long-term use
LEGs as Circular Economy
Energy in Cycle
How It Works:
1. Production:
- Local renewable energy
- Solar, wind, water
- Directly on-site
2. Distribution:
- Local distribution within LEG
- Minimal losses
- Optimal use
3. Storage:
- Energy storage for surplus
- Temporal shifting
- Maximum use
4. Reuse:
- Surplus is used
- No waste
- Optimal cycle
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is circular economy?
Principle:
- Keep resources in cycle
- Minimal waste
- Maximum use
- Local value creation
How do LEGs promote circular economy?
Through:
- Local resource use
- Optimal energy distribution
- Storage and reuse
- Long-term perspective
Next Steps
Promote circular economy?
- Establish or join LEG: Become part
- Optimize resources: Maximum efficiency
- Use monitoring: Measure impact
- Act sustainably: Long-term perspective
LEGs = circular economy in action!
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