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Energy Community of Chalki

Clean energy, owned by the people of Chalki.

ChalkiOn brings citizens, businesses and the municipality together to produce, share and save energy. Local. Fair. Resilient.

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178 member-owners
1.0 MW solar & wind
473 t CO₂ avoided / year
Backed by local citizens & the Municipality of Chalki Member of the European community energy movement Open, transparent & non-profit

Local generation

We develop community-owned solar and wind projects so benefits stay in Chalki.

Fair sharing

Through virtual net metering we reduce bills for households, SMEs and public services.

Resilience

Storage, efficiency and demand management make our island cleaner and more secure.

How it works

From membership to impact in four steps

  1. Join: Become a member-owner with a small share purchase.
  2. Connect: Add your supply point (meter) to participate via virtual net metering.
  3. Produce: Our shared assets generate clean electricity credited to members.
  4. Benefit: Lower bills, stable prices and reinvestment in social projects.

Key benefits

  • Lower energy costs & protection from volatility
  • Local value creation & jobs
  • Cleaner air and climate action
  • Democratic governance: 1 member = 1 vote
1:1
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€1Μ€+
invested locally
97%
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What we’re building

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Chalki Solar Park I

300 kWp PV • Net metering for 220 members

Our flagship project lowering bills for households and municipal services.

Real-time data

Community Battery

1 MWh storage • 2026

Enhances self-consumption and stabilizes local grid operations during peaks.

How it works

Rooftop PV for SMEs

150 kWp • Tourism & shops

Helping local businesses produce clean power and stay competitive.

Impact

Real savings. Real climate action.

Every kWh generated by our cooperative cuts costs and emissions. As we grow, we reinvest profits into social programs and energy efficiency for vulnerable households.

€1,300 avg. annual bill reduction
100% self-consumption
1.8 GWh clean energy / yr

What people say

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What people say

“I save money every month and feel part of something bigger for Chalki.”

— Ioannis, Member
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“Transparent, democratic, and future-proof. This is how the energy transition should work.”

— Eleni, Shop owner
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faq
Who can join ChalkiOn?
Residents, SMEs, and public entities connected to the Chalki grid can join.
Do I need panels at home?
No. We use virtual net metering, so your share of production is credited to your bill.
How much does membership cost?
We keep the entry share accessible and return surpluses to community projects. Contact us for current terms.
Is there a waiting list?
If a project is fully subscribed, we queue new members for the next asset.
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