If you want your money to bring you great returns and make our planet a better place to live, you need to read this article.
While politicians talk about how to finance the green transition, we can act and make great returns by investing in sustainable crowdfunding projects.
We have put together a list of 20 great renewable energy projects in which you can invest starting from a few hundred euros.
AREAM Green Bond digital
Aream Solar Finance GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of AREAM Group SE and was founded with the goal of financing project developments in the field of renewable energies. The company's purpose is to finance and further develop photovoltaic projects in the ground-mounted and agri-PV sectors. This is done through loan and equity structures for the development of solar projects, which are subsequently sold in a ready-to-build status. The issuer's primary function is to finance project development, which is carried out by its sister company AREAM Advisory GmbH.
The Issuer plans to use the proceeds from the issue to finance project development costs (project acquisition, personnel, land/rights of use, planning costs, expert opinions, permits, taxes, etc.) for ground-mounted and state-of-the-art agri-photovoltaics with and without storage.
The project is provided by Wiwin with a max annual interest rate of 8.00% + Bonus, learn more about the project here.
Val-Plas - 170.88 tons targeted CO2 savings
Val-Plas, founded in 2004 in Valenzuela City, Philippines, specialises in the manufacture, wholesale and retail of plastic and packaging products.
Val-Plas is planning to install a rooftop solar system on its premises. The system will have a capacity of 165 kWp and consist of 269 JINKO solar modules (JKM605-630N-66HL4M). Two inverters from SMA will convert the direct current generated into an alternating current. Although the solar plant is not yet in operation, this project represents a significant step towards more environmentally friendly production processes for Val-Plas.
The project is provided by Ecoligo and will ensure a 7.7% annual rate of return, learn more about the project here.
Conca de Barberá Wind Project
New local investment project in Catalonia! Located in the municipalities of Ribera d'Ondara, Talavera, Montoliu de Segarra (Lleida) and Llorac (Tarragona). . The project consists of three wind farms with a total of 140 MW , with 3,278 equivalent hours and an annual production of 458,855 MWh.
The renewable energy produced by the installations will avoid the annual emission of 137,657 tonnes of CO2 - in other words, it will avoid each year as much CO2 as is generated by travelling 41,315,529 km in a freight truck.The project is provided by Fundeen with a fixed annual interest rate of 6.5%, learn more about the project here.
Support the use of renewable energies and the provision of cost-effective, clean electricity with your investment in the expansion of the Ober-Flörsheim Portfolio GmbH wind farm.
Ober-Flörsheim Portfolio owns a wind farm with a total of eight turbines in Ober-Flörsheim, Rhineland-Palatinate. To further expand the product portfolio, the company plans to acquire a total of four additional wind turbines, all located close to the existing Ober-Flörsheim wind farm. The project is provided by Bettervest with a fixed annual interest rate of 6%, learn more about the project here.
New solar park with 12,428 solar panels and 18 inverters in Pesse, Netherlands!
South of the plot Kerkweg 4a in Pesse, a new solar park will soon be built. The initiator and client is Jan Adriaan ten Heuvel, owner of the land and living just 20 meters away from the future park. This means that the solar park will literally and figuratively be in his 'backyard'.
The park will be connected to a special grid connection that was previously installed for the Fluitenberg solar park, located along the A28. With a total capacity of 7.4 MWp, the park will generate sustainable electricity for more than 2,000 households. The installation consists of 12,428 south-facing solar panels and 18 inverters that ensure efficient conversion of sunlight into electricity.The project is provided by ZonnepanelenDele with a fixed annual interest rate of 6.5%, learn more about the project here.
Solcor Solar - Solar energy for self-consumption for a metalworking factory.
This campaign aims to finance a photovoltaic self-consumption system for the company Luis Baptista Gonçalves - Sociedade Agrícola, Unipessoal Lda. Located in the Ribatejo region of Portugal, the agricultural company Luis Baptista Gonçalves - Sociedade Agrícola, Unipessoal Lda has been producing vegetables for over 16 years. The funds raised through this campaign are intended to finance the installation of a solar system with a capacity of 54.72 kWp. This project will enable an annual production of approximately 61,849 kWh and energy self-sufficiency of 57%. The project is provided by GoParity with a fixed annual interest rate of 8.55%, learn more about the project here.
Aeffe - 6 Nearly Zero Energy Building villas
The proposed project is part of a new construction of 6 Nearly Zero Energy Building villas: These are energy-efficient buildings that consume very little energy for heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, and domestic hot water production. The lot is located in a semi-central position with respect to the inhabited center of the town of Chiesuol del Fosso (FE). The new building, free on all sides consistsof n.6 residential units, independent from ground to sky that are developed on the ground, first and second floors; all with attached garages.
The project is provided by Ener2crowd and will ensure a 11,00% annual rate of return, learn more about the project here.
Finance the development of 3 infrastructures in sub-Saharan Africa
The Africa REN project, led by Africa REN Development, aims to finance the development of three infrastructures in sub-Saharan Africa: a solar energy project in Guinea, a public lighting project in Senegal, and a drinking water production project in Congo. This fundraising, amounting to 2 million euros, is in the form of simple bonds at an interest rate of 9.50% over a maturity of 3 years, with repayment in fine. The funds raised will be used to cover costs related to technical studies, administrative procedures, and the initial stages of project implementation.
The security given to investors consists of the pledge of 70% of Africa REN Development's securities..The project is provided by Enerfip and will ensure a 9.5% annual rate of return More about the project here.
Construction of the Diaz wind farm in Namibia
InnoVent is a wind and solar development company founded in 2001 and located in Villeneuve d'Ascq (59). With its team of 149 people, InnoVent masters the entire development chain for wind farms and solar power plants equipped with batteries. At InnoVent, design engineers are also construction managers to guarantee the quality and sustainability of the installations, which are handed over once built to the InnoVent group's operations and maintenance technicians.
This campaign is dedicated to the construction of a wind farm of 11 turbines, located on the Atlantic coast of Namibia. Having obtained all the necessary permits, this farm is now under construction. The project is provided by Lendosphere and will ensure a 7.00 % annual rate of return. learn more about the project here.
Vu Phong 13 - 1 289 solar panels will be installed and 5 860 tons CO₂ avoided
We are financing phase one a 1.0 MW rooftop grid-connected solar plant at KJ Green Energy 2, located in Binh Duong, Vietnam. The generated electricity will be supplied to The Southern Power Corporation (EVNSPC), a government-owned entity under the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) responsible for distributing electricity across 21 provinces in southern Vietnam. This project will contribute significantly to Vietnam's goal of carbon neutrality and energy independence.The project is provided by Trine learn more about the project here.
Development of the Port-de-Bouc heating and cooling network
ENGIE is launching the development of the Se@nergieS urban network, which will provide heat and cold to the town of Port-de-Bouc.
This project includes the construction and operation of production , transport and distribution services based on thalassothermal energy, ensuring that 67.5% of the heat comes from renewable energy.
In addition, the project includes the construction of a raw water network , as well as the installation and operation of photovoltaic installations on the roofs and canopies of buildings and land managed by the city.
The project is provided by Lendopolis and will ensure a 7.0 % annual rate of return, learn more about the project here.
Invest in bonds by AustriaEnergy
AustriaEnergy has specialized in the development and integration of renewable energy projects since 2006. With successfully implemented wind and photovoltaic projects in Spain, Italy, and Chile, with a total capacity of over 1,000 MW, and an equity ratio of over 50%, the company stands for stability, sustainable growth, and technological innovation. AustriaEnergy now also offers private investors the opportunity to participate in this success story.
The project is provided by Conda and will ensure a 9% annual rate of return., learn more about the project here.
ReNewGreen is offering you the chance to subscribe to a 10% bond to finance their first recycling plant!
ReNewGreen is about to inaugurate its Belgian first pyrolysis recycling and recovery plant for used tyres in Feluy (Hainaut). This cutting-edge technology will transform used tyres into marketable products with high added value, while addressing the environmental and economic concerns associated with tyre recycling and recovery.The project is provided by LITA.co with a fixed annual interest rate of 10%, learn more about the project here.
SL Wind Farm Hohenlimburg
Thyssen Krupp's Hohenlimburg plant is supplied with electricity directly via its own cable route of almost 4 kilometers in length. Such a direct supply of electricity for industry is a first in Germany .The offer initially only applies to residents with the following zip codes: 58119, 58091, 58093, 58097 and 58099. From July 27, 2024, all residents of Hagen will be eligible to participate.The project is provided by Klimaschwarm with a fixed annual interest rate of 5.00%, learn more about the project here.
Green Solar and Battery Systems for Companies in East Africa
Bring clean solar power to East Africa, help avoid 2,944 tons of CO2 and create 140 new jobs in the region!.The project is provided by Klimja and will ensure an 6.50 % annual rate of return, learn more about the project here.
You invest in two solar systems in Germany and Italy.
The CAV Group from Regensburg, as an experienced and successful asset manager in the renewable energy sector, was responsible for the planning and construction of the systems. Both solar systems have already been built and will soon be connected to the power grid. The project is provided by GreenVesting and will ensure 4.5% - 6.5% annual rate of return, learn more about the project here.
(Equity project) Bristol Energy Cooperative (BEC) is a community-owned enterprise established in 2011, aiming to raise £1 million through a share offer to finance the growth of its renewable energy portfolio.
The funds will support the development of new solar energy projects. The project is provided by Triodos Crowdfunding, learn more about the project here.
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