WHO ARE PROSUMERS?

Don't just consume the energy: produce it! This means becoming a prosumer.

The term "prosumer" is a blend of the words producer and consumer and refers to an individual who performs both roles. This concept emerged as a response to market and technological transformations, which have progressively erased the boundaries between production and consumption—a key idea within Renewable Energy Communities (RECs). These are groups of individuals, SMEs, or public entities that come together to produce and share clean energy.

In fact, within RECs, prosumers are not merely passive consumers but actively participate in energy production, gaining significant economic benefits.

Who is the prosumer in the energy context of RECs?

The concept of the prosumer, coined in 1980 by American futurist Alvin Toffler, refers to an entity, whether an individual or a legal entity, that simultaneously plays the role of producer and consumer of energy. The most common production systems include those based on renewable sources such as solar power (photovoltaic), wind power, and hydropower (water energy). These systems are designed to meet the prosumer's energy needs.

When production exceeds consumption, the surplus energy is fed into and sold to the grid. Conversely, if production is insufficient, the prosumer can purchase the necessary energy from the grid.

This model, within an energy community, promotes energy self-sufficiency, encourages resource sharing, and makes a significant contribution to environmental sustainability.

Advantages of the prosumer model in a REC

This model offers several benefits for individuals, SMEs, and public entities looking to become prosumers:

• Economic savings: Users can produce goods or energy, reducing costs associated with purchasing.

• Extra income: Users can sell surplus energy, generating additional revenue.

• Incentives: Local production and use of renewable energy contribute to greater environmental, economic, and energy benefits.

In this context, companies like HexErgy emerge as facilitators of the transition to a more sustainable energy model. They support citizens, public entities, and small and medium enterprises in becoming prosumers for a renewable energy community. HexErgy provides step-by-step guidance, technical, legal, and financial support, and much more through innovative tools.

Are you interested in creating a second income by becoming a Prosumer?

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