Community energy bonds and shares
Offered by community benefit societies funding local projects. Often modest minimums, with returns tied to the project’s performance.
Green & Renewable Energy
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investments in the UK
Compare solar, wind and community energy investment opportunities, matched to your investment level and eligibility. See how each structure works and how it is regulated before you speak to a provider.
Free to use. Opportunities are shown only to investors who self-certify as eligible. No advice is given.
Typical structureFixed-term bonds or community shares
FundsSolar, wind, batteries, EV charging
LiquidityLow, with no ready secondary market
RegulationSome platforms FCA-authorised, others exempt
How does green energy investment work?
Green energy investment platforms let individuals fund renewable projects directly, often through fixed-term bonds, shares in a community benefit society, or lending to local councils. Money typically goes to solar farms, onshore wind, battery storage, EV charging and sustainable housing.
Structures vary widely, and so does their regulatory status. Unlike most categories on this site, some platforms genuinely are FCA-authorised, while others operate under a specific exemption for community and social enterprises. Always check which applies to the platform and project in front of you.
For a grounded overview, read our green energy investment guide, or how solar farm investment works if solar is your focus.
Why investors look at green energy
- Tangible projects. Your money funds identifiable assets such as solar arrays or wind turbines rather than abstract holdings.
- Often fixed terms. Bonds commonly state a term and intended rate in advance, which helps planning.
- Alignment with values. Many investors want their capital to support the energy transition alongside a financial return.
- Diversification. Energy project returns depend on generation and power prices, which differ from share-market drivers.
Four ways to back green energy
Where the money goes and how the offer is structured decide both the risk and the protections available.
Renewable energy bonds via platforms
Fixed-term bonds issued to fund solar, wind or storage projects, sometimes through an online platform.
Solar and wind project investment
Backing a specific generating asset. Returns depend on output, power prices and operating costs. See solar farm investment.
Green infrastructure lending
Lending to councils or for EV charging and sustainable housing, with different credit risks to generation projects.
Four steps to compare green energy
We don’t sell investments and we don’t give advice. We ask a few questions, confirm you’re legally eligible to view these opportunities, then introduce you to the providers that match.
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Tell us about you
Your investment level and experience with alternative investments, so we only show what fits.
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Confirm your status
Self-certify as a High Net Worth, Sophisticated or Professional Investor, as UK financial promotion rules require.
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See your green energy matches
Opportunities that match your answers, with new listings added regularly. Supplier names stay redacted until you are introduced.
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Get introduced
Reach out directly. Any decision to invest is yours alone, and nothing here is advice.
Before you compare
Regulatory status varies by platform, and every project carries risk
Always check which protections actually apply. Returns usually depend on one project performing as forecast, not on a diversified portfolio.
Check the regulatory status
FCA-authorised and FCA-exempt platforms both operate here, and 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.
Project-specific risk
Returns depend on a specific project’s output and the rates it achieves, not a diversified pool.
Power-price and policy risk
Revenue can be affected by wholesale power prices, subsidy or regulatory changes.
Operational risk
Weather, equipment failure or grid connection problems can reduce generation and repayment capacity.
Capital at risk
You could lose some or all of the money you invest, and compensation schemes may not apply.
Due diligence
What to check before you invest
Four questions that cut through most green energy offers.
- Whether the platform is FCA-authorised or operating under a specific 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 repayment depends on the project actually generating the output or revenue it projects.
- Who owns and operates the asset, and what happens if they fail.
- The full documents, including fees and any use of your money beyond the named project.
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Compare green energy →Green Energy guides
How renewable energy investments work, which structures exist and what to check before committing capital.
Complete guide
Green Energy Investment UK: A Guide for Investors
A plain-English guide to investing in UK renewable energy, from solar and wind bonds to community energy shares, and what to check before you commit.
Read the guide →Solar Farm Investment UK: How It Works and What to Check
Solar farms are one of the most common renewable projects open to private investors. Here is how they generate returns and what to check before investing.
Read the guide →Community Energy Bonds UK Explained: Risks and Checks
How community energy bonds and shares work in the UK, how projects pay investors, how they are regulated and the risks and checks that matter.
Read the guide →Green Energy: common questions
How can I invest in green energy in the UK?
Common routes are community energy shares and bonds, renewable energy bonds via platforms, project-specific investments in solar or wind, and lending for green infrastructure. Each has different risks and regulation.
Are green energy investments regulated?
It depends on the platform. Some are authorised and regulated by the FCA, while others operate under an exemption for community and social enterprises. Check the specific platform on the FCA Register.
What returns can I expect?
Offers state an intended rate, but no return is guaranteed. Outcomes depend on how much energy the project generates, power prices and how well it is run.
Can I get my money back early?
Usually not. Bonds and community shares typically run for a fixed term, and there is often no secondary market, so assume your money is locked in.
Is green energy a safe investment?
No investment is safe. Green projects carry operational, price and counterparty risks, and capital is at risk. Being green does not reduce the risk of loss.
Other alternative investments to compare
New to this? Start with our guide to alternative investments, check who qualifies as a sophisticated investor, or read the full FAQ.
This page is general information only and is not financial advice or a personal recommendation. These investments are high risk and mostly unregulated; you could lose some or all of your money, and you are unlikely to have access to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Seek independent advice from an FCA-authorised adviser if you are unsure.