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Octopus Energy

Great all-rounder, 100% renewable electricity with  some innovative tariffs. Particularly worth considering if you can have an Electric Vehicle or can otherwise push electricity usage overnight.

Octopus energy does have an advantage in the current market in that it is well funded, having just received a $600 million investment. This means it's exceptionally unlikely to go bankrupt, whilst some smaller green firms have already gone bankrupt.

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Electricity generation is still a major source of Co2 emissions in the UK but there is hope because the cost of generating electricity from renewable sources is rapidly dropping and the proportion of UK energy generated from renewables is increasing every year. Moving away from coal and natural gas and speeding up the transition to renewable energy is an urgent part of the fight against climate change.

A lot of electricity is still generated by burning natural gas - we need to speed up the transition to renewable energy.

Electricity generation is a major source of carbon emissions in the UK but the cost of generating electricity from renewable sources is rapidly dropping and the proportion of UK energy generated from renewables is increasing every year.   Moving away from coal and natural gas and speeding up the transition to renewable energy is an urgent part of the fight against climate change. 

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**How does Ripple Energy work?**

Ripple Energy sets up cooperative energy projects that people can invest in, enabling anyone to become a part owner of a wind or solar farm. Once the project you invest in is up and running you then get money off your electricity bills as the renewable energy generated is sold back to the grid.
Investing in a renewable energy project like this can help reduce carbon emissions by supporting the clean energy transition and save you money, but it's important to note that this is a long-term investment and you should understand there are risks associated with any projects and that the return on investment is not guaranteed.

[See how it works on the Ripple website](https://rippleenergy.com/how-it-works)


Advantages:
- Once the project is up and running you will have more stable electricity bills, saving money in the long run.
- It is a direct way to support the clean energy transition.
- Ripple does not require you to own your own home or have a suitable roof!
- Unlike fitting solar panels at home, no building work is required in your home.
- You can move home and keep the investment.
- Investing in a community-funded renewable energy project can support community development and job creation.

Key points to be aware of:
- The £25 deposit doesn’t commit you to a specific project. So if you want to skip the solar project, and wait for a wind farm the deposit will remain valid for the next project.
- A solar project has a longer payback period than a wind farm. See ripple blog which indicates the solar project might have a [15 year payback period versus for 5 for a wind farm](https://blog.rippleenergy.com/environment/shared-solar-parks-what-are-they-and-why-should-you-co-own-one/). 
- You need to be with one of Ripple Energy's supported energy suppliers (such as Octopus) to receive the savings although you’d have plenty of time to switch later.
- Savings on your bills are not immediate because the project takes time to build and connect to the grid.
- The financial return on investment is not guaranteed, like any investment, there are risks - such as problems with the development, connection or running of the wind or solar farm.
- If you generally use up your annual tax-free allowance then note that profits on the investment are taxable. For more tax info see [Ripple FAQ](https://rippleenergy.com/faq/all-questionshttps://rippleenergy.com/faq/all-questions)
- You can not sell your investment for a profit.

[Reserve a space on the Ripple Website](https://rippleenergy.com/reservation/account)


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Learn more about investing in a Ripple renewable energy project

Would you be interested in becoming a part owner of a wind or solar farm? 

Ripple Energy sets up cooperative energy projects that people can invest in, enabling anyone to become a part owner of a wind or solar farm. Once the project you invest in is up and running you then get money off your electricity bills as the renewable energy generated is sold back to the grid.


