The new polling, undertaken by Opinium Research, surveyed 1,000 UK retail investors alongside 2,000 people from the general population. The findings show that seven in 10 investors (69%) think we should increase the amount the UK invests in renewable energy, despite the position of the new Prime Minister, who has indicated that she will restrict development in renewables.

Specifically, 65% of retail investors support more solar energy projects in the UK, which rises to 78% of seasoned investors that have been investing for 10 years or more. Meanwhile, 62% support more onshore wind projects (rising to 72% of experienced investors).

Future thinking investors funding renewables themselves

8 in 10 investors (81%) say they are concerned about the long-term implications of the energy crisis, with many (57%) wanting to use their investing power to help bring down energy costs for all. Over half (56%) say that, as an investor, they feel a responsibility to use their investments to help the UK achieve its net-zero carbon goals.

Prompted by this desire for positive change in the energy sector, nearly six in 10 investors (57%) have recently, or plan to, increase their investments in renewables. This attitude, in support of investing in renewable energy, is shared by the UK population as a whole, with two-thirds (66%) wanting investment in renewables to increase.

Thrive’s crowdfunding campaign reaches £5 million

Our current share offer provides further proof of public support for investing in renewables. We have now raised more than £5 million from over 1,000 investors to fund new renewable energy generation and storage projects across the UK. We are aiming to raise a total of £7 million. The offer is promoted by Triodos Bank UK through its crowdfunding platform (find out more here) with a minimum investment of £94 (40 shares). As with all investments, returns are not guaranteed, and investors may not get back all, or any, of their original investment.