WINNER:
Focus, association for sustainable development

With the Project:
Energy community Solar School Hrastnik

The Energy Community Solar School Hrastnik, initiated by the Zeleni Hrastnik Energy Cooperative, is a pioneering community-driven project in Slovenia that promotes sustainable energy use. A collaboration between the municipality, Focus NGO, and local citizens, the initiative reduces the carbon footprint and offers long-term energy cost savings. Powered by a communal solar power plant, it serves 16 households, 3 public buildings, and 3 local businesses, combining environmental sustainability with community resource management.