Research Paper

Community Energy in Europe’s Energy Transition: Policy Analysis and Implications for Japan

Author	Tomoko Matsumoto
Summary	In its 7th Strategic Energy Plan, the Japanese government set a target to increase the share of renewable energy in power generation to approximately 40–50 % by 2040. Although renewable power generation surged after the ...
Outline	In Europe, community energy, in which local communities participate in clean energy projects, is considered crucial for accelerating the energy transition. The United Kingdom and the EU have formulated policies to encourage its deployment. Community energy also helps improve social acceptance. In Japan, where enabling renewable energy to coexist with local communities is a key challenge, community energy may offer a solution. This report examines policy approaches in Europe and proposes measures to promote community energy in Japan.
Keyword	Community energy, energy community, energy transition, renewable energy, coexistence of renewable energy with local communities
Media	ＨＰ (10/9/2026)
Report PDF	https://eneken.ieej.or.jp/data/13577.pdf