Is green, renewable energy a good investment?
Justifiably so, global warming and climate change have become one of the most pressing issues of our time.
To mitigate their negative effects, it is essential to switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
Europe has set ambitious goals to reduce their dependence on unsustainable energy sources and increase the share of renewable energy.
The role of crowdfunding is becoming increasingly important in the financing of projects. It allows financing companies and energy cooperatives to reach a broader investor base and raise capital for their projects.
Simultaneously, investors can help shape their own future and even profit economically from the energy transition.
Energy projects are e.g. solar plants or wind farms that generate renewable electricity. The electricity is sold and thereby generates stable cash flows for the project.
These cash flows allow for low risk financing, usually with a tenor of 5-10 years and a fixed interest rate.
Your advantages at a glance
You gain access to investments in renewable energy, otherwise exclusive to banks.
You are doing something good while profiting from the energy transition.
Fixed-income with fixed interest rates over a clear period of time.
Understanding crowdfunding for renewable energy investments
As renewable energy projects progress, investment risk decreases. The costly early phases are completed, and regulatory and technical hurdles are overcome. By the project's end, fixed purchase contracts often secure regular and predictable income, further reducing risk.
To maximize your investment, it's wise to diversify across multiple projects and balance your portfolio with other liquid assets. Key factors we consider when selecting the best opportunities include:
- The company's legal structure (e.g., limited liability company, public limited company)
- The stage of the company's development (early stage, later stage)
- The company’s strategic goals (long-term profitability, planned sale)
Before you start, make sure to read up on our investment guide and how to manage your investments to get a better understanding of how it works.
Our due diligence for renewable energy investment opportunities
Every investment opportunity we offer has undergone a thorough due diligence process, with only the top 1% of companies meeting our strict criteria. This ensures that our investors access high-quality, low-risk renewable energy projects.
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Success stories from investors in renewable energy projects
Renewable energy projects in Europe enable early community participation in economic growth and the energy transition in the form of fixed interest rates.
Explore the leading companies working with us to drive the future of renewable energy investments across Europe:
Agradu
Agradu promotes sustainable agriculture. The company builds, manages and operates renewable gas production plants using manure and residues that are not fit for consumption. Within a year and a half Agradu ran two very successful crowdfunding campaigns on Oneplanetcrowd, raising a total of 1.5 million euros in funding. Among other things, the funding was used to finance the subsidy-free production of green gas.
Solar plant Bomhofsplas
The largest floating solar plant in Europe is located at the Bomhofsplas in Zwolle. With 72,000 panels, the 18-hectare park generates green energy for more than 7,000 households. The energy cooperative Blauwvinger Energie aims to give as many people as possible access to green energy. With a crowdfunding campaign of over 1 million euros, Blauwvinger wanted to ensure that the financial return gained would stay in the community.
Wind farm Oude Maas
The wind farm Oude Maas is located in the Dutch municipality of Hoeksche Waard in South Holland. The site was chosen because it is particularly well suited for the generation of energy by wind turbines due to its combination of wind with technical infrastructure and the large divide between land and water.
With the help of the crowd, 1.8 million euros were quickly raised from 293 investors.
What our experts have to say about investing in clean energy companies
"Crowdfunding renewable energy projects offers our investors the opportunity to invest in renewable energy projects alongside the largest banks, professional investors and developers, while making a direct and immediate impact on the environment: generating renewable energy and reducing CO2 emissions."
Roderick Ruinard
Investment Manager Invesdor
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