Powering a Greener Future: Join our Solar Bond III
Invest from just £500 • Receive 6% annual returns
We are seeking to raise £ 2.65 million from community investors like you to fund the next stage of our groundbreaking community energy initiative, The 1,000 Solar Homes.
The 1,000 Solar Homes project, a significant step towards a sustainable future for the community, will fund the installation of solar panels on 1,000 council homes across Barnsley, bringing clean, renewable energy to the community.
From an investment of just £500, you can help bring more solar energy to Barnsley residents, helping to:
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| Generate 41,000 MWHs of energy, free for council housing tenants | Save 24,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions | Provide more than £19m in collective savings |
You’ll receive a competitive 6% annual return over two years – offering 0.75% above the current interest base rate.
Find out more and apply for your bond in our detailed Solar Bond III offer document.
Why Invest?
For a community in need
Barnsley was once a powerhouse in Britain’s coal mining industry but now has over 19,642 households living in fuel poverty. We know from past solar bond projects that this model – in which community investors fund solar panel installation onto council housing – is a surefire way to reduce energy costs for those who need those savings the most.
Help reduce fuel poverty in Barnsley – Read our bond offer document to find out more
Berneslai Housing Association Project Liaison Officer: Louise Wood with resident Elaine Marsh, Willows, Oxspring, Barnsley
Those energy costs hit the most vulnerable. In addition to having large levels of fuel poverty, Barnsley also measures poorly against neighbouring local authorities for income deprivation, health deprivation, and disability.
With 47% more excess winter deaths than England’s average, your bond could help improve lives.
Improve outcomes for Barnsley – from £500 with a 6% return – Find out more in this Bond Offer document
Profits generated through Smart Export Guarantee, a tariff scheme for solar power returned to the grid, will be shared with the community through our Solar Community Fund.
This fund has already given £121k to causes such as Age UK Energy Advice Clinics, Gateway Church Feast to Famine Cooking classes, and Ad Astra Community Centre’s facilities maintenance.
Help the wider community when you invest.
To further “The Just Transition”
Barriers to adopting green energy mean that council housing residents are the least likely to benefit from Net Zero initiatives and policies. Energy-saving and clean energy generation technology installation usually requires substantial financial investment and property ownership.
Our partnership with Bernslai Homes means that we’re able to help tenants access renewable energy for the third time. Previous project beneficiaries have experienced the following:
30%
Average reduction in home electricity bills
£19m
Collective savings for the community
£300,000
Further savings through smart battery installations for 150 households
Our evidence and your backing will help encourage other local authorities and housing associations through similar schemes – leading to a wider spread of renewable energy for all.
Aid “The Just Transition” – from just £500 with a 6% annual return.
To help reach Net Zero targets
Providing more people with access to clean, renewable technology helps reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Over 24,000 tonnes of carbon emissions will be saved over the project lifetime of the 1,000 Solar Homes – that’s equivalent to planting more than 30,000 trees.
Help reduce carbon emissions and get a 6% return.
