Kaasasolev

Kaasasolev is a term used in discussions of sustainable energy governance to describe a model of shared solar energy generation and governance among neighborhood participants. It emphasizes cooperative ownership, equitable access to solar energy, and local decision-making in the deployment and operation of photovoltaic capacity.

In practice, kaasasolev projects may take the form of community solar gardens, housing cooperatives with rooftop PV, or microgrid communities with shared storage. They typically involve some form of joint ownership, such as cooperatives or special purpose vehicles, and agreements that allocate generation, storage, and financial returns among participants. Digital platforms may enable energy sharing and peer-to-peer trading within the group, supporting cooperative management and transparency.

Origins of the term are unclear; it is a neologism used in recent energy policy discussions. Its etymology is often described as a portmanteau that combines notions of togetherness and solar energy rather than reflecting a long-standing linguistic tradition.

See also: community solar, energy cooperative, microgrid, distributed energy resources.