Ethically minded individuals looking for potential returns of as much as 9.9% a year, and who are prepared to take some risks with their money, are being offered the chance to invest in a range of “green” schemes – one of which has been praised by David Cameron, no less. They include a £4.4m solar scheme just a few miles down the road from the prime minister’s constituency home in Oxfordshire; an organic farm and business park; and what is described as the UK’s first ever “council solar bond”. Across the country there are growing numbers of community-owned and run businesses, including many green energy schemes, where those who are supportive of the cause can invest and hopefully earn a bank-beating return.
Guardian 19th March 2016 read more »