Compare green energy opportunities
Green energy investment platforms let individuals fund solar, wind, community energy and other renewable projects directly, often through fixed-term bonds, shares in a community benefit society, or council lending. Structures vary widely, and so does their regulatory status — some platforms are FCA-authorised, others operate under a specific regulatory exemption.
Regulatory status varies by platform
Unlike most categories on this site, some green energy investment platforms genuinely are authorised and regulated by the FCA, while others operate under a specific exemption for community and social enterprises. Always check which applies to the specific platform and project.
Check the regulatory status
FCA-authorised and FCA-exempt platforms both operate in this space — the protections available differ between them.
Illiquid, fixed terms
Community energy bonds and shares are typically locked in for a set term, with no ready secondary market to exit early.
Project-specific risk
Returns typically depend on a specific project's performance (energy generated, rates achieved), not a diversified portfolio.
What these platforms typically fund
Projects range from rooftop and ground-mounted solar, to onshore wind, to electric vehicle charging infrastructure and sustainable housing, and lending to UK local councils for public-sector green projects. Some platforms issue fixed-rate bonds; others structure investments as shares in a community benefit society, or debentures tied to a specific project's revenue.
What to check before you invest
- Whether the platform is FCA-authorised, or operating under a specific regulatory exemption — and what that means for your protections.
- Whether your money funds a single project or a diversified pool of projects.
- The term length and whether early exit is possible at all, and on what terms.
- Whether returns depend on the project actually generating the energy output (or revenue) it projects.
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