February 14, 2025 – Next Wednesday, February 19th, the Baroña Common Land Community will host the third open meeting on the creation of an energy community in Barbanza. This meeting is part of Action 1 of the Barbanza Ecosocial Laboratory. It is organized by the University of Santiago de Compostela (through CISPAC and the Histagra research group) in collaboration with the Galician Wind Observatory (OEGA).

The event will be led by Xavier Simón, Professor of Applied Economics at the University of Vigo and representative of OEGA, who will share his experience with energy transition and sustainable development in rural areas. The meeting will include a space for participatory dialogue to analyze more efficient and collaborative ways of managing local energy resources.

The aim is to involve the entire local community, including regional administrations, businesses, and associations, with the aim of advancing the creation of this community initiative. Furthermore, the event will serve to introduce the concept of energy citizenship in Baroña and explore the implementation of this model, with the aim of strengthening the local economy and improving the quality of life.

With this third meeting, the Laboratory consolidates its commitment to the energy transition in Barbanza. These initiatives mark the beginning of alliances that will lay the foundations for an energy model based on cooperation, shared knowledge, and the rational use of local resources.

A call for active participation

The Laboratory calls for the participation of the entire local community, including regional administrations, businesses, and associations, to advance the establishment of this community energy initiative. The goal is to build a sustainable management model that promotes both energy self-sufficiency and sustainable regional development.

Wednesday, February 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Locale of the Baroña Common Land Community, Porto do Son
Igrexa, 20, 15979 Porto do Son, A Coruña