Green schemes have their risks, but can hopefully generate bank-beating returns of 9% a year – and a couple of them have illustrious connections
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”.
I am very proud of the fact that 98% of the UK’s solar panels have been installed since I became prime minister