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.
Green energy opportunities
Matched from our current panel. Some listings are demo data while we finish integrating live providers, clearly marked as such. Others are independently researched, real companies we have no commercial relationship with — see the note on each card.
Oakmount & Partners Ltd
An independent private-market and corporate engagement firm operating on a strictly non-advisory, execution-only basis for professional and institutional counterparties.
Not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Not authorised to carry on regulated activities under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
[TEST] Solstice Green Energy
Demo fixture only — not a real company or offer. Illustrates a lower-minimum green-energy bond listing.
Demo data. Not a real regulated or unregulated entity.
Abundance Investment Ltd
An online platform letting individuals invest directly in UK green infrastructure and renewable energy projects (solar, wind, EV charging, sustainable housing) and lend to UK local councils, with tax-advantaged wrappers including an ISA and SIPP.
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 525432).
Ethex
A not-for-profit investment platform connecting investors with community energy schemes, renewable energy projects and other social/environmental enterprises, mostly via community shares and bonds issued by community benefit societies and social-purpose businesses.
Not required to be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority; operates under an Enterprise Scheme that is exempt from regulation. Investments are not covered by the FSCS and are not readily realisable.