In both Germany and Japan, the proportion of female shareholders is below 30%; in Germany, it is 29%, who hold 27% of the shares. Furthermore, it is evident that not only women, but also people with an migrant background or with lower incomes have so far tends to be underrepresented in civic energy.
The survey also revealed that only a smaller proportion of citizen energy companies - whether in Germany or Japan - have so far begun to actively increase the participation of women. However, this is seen as an important starting point for better implementation of the energy transition.