Collective self-consumption – Coye-la-Forêt
Shared photovoltaic energy local loop.
Client:
Town Hall of Coye-la-Forêt
Project type:
Solar & self-consumption
Date:
2023
Localization:
60580 Coye-la-Forêt, Oise
Introduction
The municipality of Coye-la-Forêt, located in Oise, has initiated a proactive approach to local energy transition, aiming to promote the energy autonomy of its infrastructures while involving its citizens. UrbanThink has supported the municipality in the creation of a collective self-consumption loop, based on local photovoltaic production, to pool resources and build a model of sustainable and supportive energy sharing.
Issues
The municipality wanted to reduce energy consumption costs while enhancing the resources available in its territory. The challenge was twofold: identifying the best solar sites on public and private buildings and coordinating local stakeholders around a coherent legal, technical, and economic model of collective self-consumption. It was also necessary to take into account regulatory constraints (PLUi, protected areas, ABF…).
Process
UrbanThink conducted a comprehensive technical study through its Athénergie solution to assess needs and production potentials. It included the evaluation of energy consumption for municipal buildings, a local agricultural site, and several individual residences. The urban planning constraints were integrated from the outset. A production/consumption model was simulated at daily time steps to accurately estimate the available resources (in MWh) and guide design choices.
Results
The municipality now has a clear vision of the feasibility of its self-consumption loop, with precise modeling of expected gains and an action plan for its implementation. This project strengthens local energy autonomy, encourages citizen engagement, and is part of an ambitious territorial strategy for mitigating and adapting to climate change. UrbanThink has thus laid the concrete foundations for an active local energy community.
