Are you a supplier or manufacturer of renewable energy systems or technologies – such as solar panels, wind turbines, or biomass boilers – that wants to ensure your customers have access to highly competitive and appropriate finance options?

Or maybe a business looking to become an Energy Services Company (ESCO) that provides energy saving solutions to your clients, or a project developer keen to launch or scale a Clean Tech infrastructure project?

Or perhaps you’re an independent business that is looking to save costs by installing LED lighting, Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points, or a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system in your premises?

If so, you need to know about green energy finance and how it can help your business.

Green (or renewable) energy finance provides the funding organisations need to invest in their sustainable energy project or systems, be this simply installing solar panels on their premises or undertaking a £100m+ major infrastructure project.

Unlike traditional business financing, green energy finance is provided by lenders who specialise in the renewable energy sector and understand the long-term benefits of green assets and projects. This means they typically offer far better rates and terms for environmental initiatives than traditional lenders that a business may turn to.

This is good news for businesses in the green energy sector and those looking to transition to renewable energy, install or offer energy saving solutions, or develop or scale an infrastructure project.

For manufacturers and suppliers of green tech, it means they can boost their sales by directing their customers to highly competitive lenders or a single lender who has a track record of providing loans for technologies like theirs.

For organisations that want to become an ESCO and provide energy efficiency solutions to SMEs and the Public Sector, it means they can access up to 100% of the finance needed on preferential terms for up to 25 years.

For developers and Energy Technology companies, it means they can have a debt or equity arrangement with lenders who are experienced in providing funding for long-term green projects and Clean Tech infrastructure.

And for independent businesses, it means they can finance the energy saving systems they want to install knowing they are getting highly competitive rates from lenders who understand the value of reducing the reliance on limited natural resources. 

But navigating which green lenders to use and understanding how different green financing options work can be incredibly complex, particularly if you need a bespoke arrangement specific to your business or organisation.

There are a wide range of financial arrangements available – from Hire Purchase (HP) to lease, re-finance, capital lease, a business loan, and equity – as well as considerations such as whether the financing is for a capital expenditure (Capex) project or another initiative, so specialist knowledge and expertise is needed.

Sustainable Energy Finance is a FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) authorised and regulated finance brokerage that focuses exclusively on the renewable energy sector. As green energy finance experts, they simplify the process of securing green financing for their clients and their customers, regardless of whether what is needed is just £5,000 for a green asset or £100m+ for a major project.

They assess and provide guidance on the financing of proposed green projects and purchases, structure finance agreements, source the best lenders, act as the liaison between the client and the funder, and ensure the financing is secured at the best rates possible.

Due to this, for more than 10 years they have been trusted to be the finance partner for suppliers and manufacturers that want to ensure their customers secure appropriate financing for their services and products, as well as the source for ESCOs and developers looking to secure financing for their projects and initiatives.

And they have worked with hundreds of independent businesses and organisations to secure the green finance they needed to install systems that cut their energy costs, reduced their carbon footprint, and minimised their impact on the planet.

Unlike generalist finance brokers, Sustainable Energy Finance has unique long-standing relationships with a select panel of green lenders across the globe (particularly in the UK and Europe), as well as access to a network of private capital providers including venture capitalists, private equity funds, High-Net-Worth-Individuals (HNWIs), family offices, and institutional investors.

These funding partners have vast experience of providing debt or equity solutions through Sustainable Energy Finance for green projects, systems, and assets including the following:

• Solar
• Heat pumps
• Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
• LED lighting
• Electric vehicle charging point infrastructure
• Biomass boilers
• Green hydrogen
• Wind turbines
• Battery energy storage
• Smart meters
• Agricultural equipment
• Recycling technologies and projects
• Large scale infrastructure projects
• Scale and growth projects
• Clean Tech
• ESCO financing

And in all cases, Sustainable Energy Finance never charge their clients any fees; instead they receive an introduction payment from the lender if a client chooses to enter a finance agreement with them.

This arrangement means that Sustainable Energy Finance only gets paid if they secure their clients the finance they need, resulting in them working hard to find the perfect solution every time.

This has resulted in glowing testimonials from clients and a reputation for transparency, honesty, and integrity with businesses in a wide range of sectors including energy and utility, industry and manufacturing, distribution and transport, food and drink production, leisure and hospitality, and the Public Sector.

“Here at Squirrel Energy, we have a great relationship with Sustainable Energy Finance. Chris and his team have a great knowledge of the industry. They are very professional and able when it comes to providing funding for energy generation. We’d highly recommend Sustainable Energy Finance to anyone looking for a no-nonsense approach to funding their energy project.”
David Heys – Director, Squirrel Energy

To find out more about how Sustainable Energy Finance can help you secure the financing you need for your green project or initiative, visit www.sustainableenergyfinance.co.uk or contact Managing Director Chris Russell by email at hello@sustainableenergyfinance.co.uk or call 01733 639170.