Financing
Financing is one of the most crucial parts for the launch of an energy community, for the implementation of a collective action or renewable energy project. Proper financial planning ensures to have enough money available at the right time to implement your ideas. Below, you find more information on how to get access to financing, both for the initial investments of a project and secure, steady cash flows.
Financing options for investments
The initial investment costs of renewable energy projects are often very high. Luckily, there are many financing options available for investments, including public and private financing options.
Bank Loan
Equity Crowdfunding
European Support Programs
Members Shares
National Support Programs
Peer-to-Peer Lending
Leasing
Green Bonds
Pre-development Funding
Expansion Funding
Financing options for securing the cash flows
The cash flow of energy communities can be manyfold. Typical income sources of energy communities are for example membership fees or income from power sales.