The conference focused on practical experiences in developing and setting up solar energy communities in different contexts. It explored the technical, social and sustainability-related challenges encountered when creating the first energy communities, as well as possible solutions that could be used and further developed in the future.

Special attention was also given to how additional funding could be secured for the development of energy communities, and which cooperation models could help local initiatives move from idea to implementation.

The conference was intended for local authorities, community initiatives, apartment associations, energy community leaders, developers, researchers, entrepreneurs and everyone interested in local renewable energy production and the creation of energy communities.

The conference also introduced the StartSun handbook and the energy community feasibility calculator. These were practical tools for people and organisations who wished to create their own local energy community or assess its feasibility.

The StartSun project was part of the EnTRA project platform, which had been awarded the Operation of Strategic Importance badge by the Interreg Joint Secretariat in recognition of its significant contribution to achieving the core objectives of the EU programme.

The conference was held in English and was co-funded by the European Union.