Local communities
Renewable energy projects are developed alongside people’s homes, livelihoods, and communities. Building solar and battery parks is therefore not only a technical task — it is also about trust, dialogue, and long-term responsibility. We are committed to being a good neighbour and to ensuring that local communities are respected, informed, and meaningfully engaged throughout the lifecycle of our projects.
Why Local Communities Matter
Building renewable energy infrastructure requires land, permits, and local support. In this process, questions often arise about changes to the landscape, how land is used, and what the long-term implications may be for the local area.
We believe that a successful green transition is built on collaboration with the communities we are part of. Early dialogue and transparency are essential to building trust, addressing concerns, and developing solutions that create long-term value
This is also reflected in our Human Rights Policy, where we acknowledge the importance of preventing adverse impacts on local communities linked to land use.
Having a solar or battery park as a neighbour can naturally raise concerns. We understand that, and we work to be a good neighbour — from the earliest project ideas through construction, operations, and eventual decommissioning.
For BeGreen, good neighborship means:
- openness and accessibility
- respect for local perspectives
- early and ongoing dialogue
- solutions developed together with stakeholders
Our approach to community engagement
Community engagement is embedded as a material topic not only in BeGreen’s sustainability strategy and ESG framework – but in our entire company. We apply structured stakeholder engagement processes across all projects, tailored to local context and needs.
Early Planning and Analysis
Tailored to local context and needs, we seek to engage neighbors, citizens, and local associations in meetings where we present the project and facilitate dialogue about the area’s development
Open Communication and Dialogue
We provide clear, accessible information about project scope, timelines, and potential impacts. We aim to ensure that neighbours feel informed and able to raise questions throughout the process.
Collaboration and Solutions
We work closely with local communities and authorities to address concerns, negotiate practical solutions, and integrate local input into project design when feasible.
Practical engagement measures
BeGreen operationalises good neighborship through concrete actions, including:
Dialogue meeting & Workshop
Depending on local conditions and needs, we invite neighbors, citizens, and local associations to meetings or workshops where we present the project, discuss the area’s development, and gather local knowledge and ideas on how the project can best be adapted to the area.
Accessibility
We are easy to reach—by phone, email, or in person. There is always a dedicated contact person for every project.
Mailing lists & Project Websites
Anyone interested in a specific project can sign up for updates and newsletters. As the project takes shape, we launch a dedicated website with maps, timelines, and FAQs
Home Visits
We offer personal visits to answer questions and address concerns directly.
Collaboration with municipalities
Working closely with municipalities is essential. Solar parks – and sometimes battery parks – require local plan amendments, environmental assessments, and zoning permits. These steps are governed by municipal planning laws. By working hand-in-hand with local authorities, we make projects smoother, faster, and more adapted to the communities they serve.
In practise, this means:
Planning Documents
We prepare and submit detailed planning materials—local plan proposals and environmental reports—often in collaboration with external consultants. In some cases, BeGreen planners draft local plan proposals themselves in agreement with the municipality.
Formal Hearings
Danish law requires public hearings for local plan supplements and environmental reports. In addition, we offer an early dialogue meeting with neighbors before the local planning process begins.
Transparency Tools
We compile input from hearings, documenting feedback on how it influenced project decisions. This is shared with municipalities and neighbors, and made accessible to the public.
Joint Problem-Solving
For complex or controversial issues, we enter good-faith negotiations with municipal representatives and local stakeholders to find solutions that balance community interests and project viability.
Public Information Support
We assist municipalities with clear materials for public hearings—maps, timelines, FAQs—so citizens have a solid basis for decision-making.
Local value creation
BeGreen aims to create value not only through renewable electricity, but also through local economic contribution. We work with local contractors where possible, strengthening relationships and supporting regional employment. Local partnerships help ensure that wages, services, and economic activity remain in the area.
During construction phases, travelling workers may also contribute to local development through housing and everyday services.
Our work with the local company ‘Brdr. Kempel’
Contact
Collaboration is key to creating energy solutions that benefit both people and nature. If you would like to learn more about our circularity approach, explore partnership opportunities, or simply share perspectives or ideas, we would be glad to connect and start a dialogue about how we can work together on nature-positive projects.
