Do you support green or renewable technology funding?
Short answer
Yes — Best Business Loans helps UK businesses explore and access finance solutions for green and renewable technology projects by matching them with appropriate lenders and brokers. We do not provide loans ourselves; we use AI and an experienced network to point you towards lenders, grants and specialist brokers who actively support sustainability investments. Submit a Quick Quote to see which green finance options you could be matched with.
What we mean by green and renewable technology funding
Defining green and renewable projects
Green or renewable technology funding covers finance for projects that reduce carbon emissions, save energy or use renewable sources of energy. Typical projects include solar PV, battery storage, heat pumps, LED upgrades, EV chargepoints, energy-efficient machinery, and low-emission vehicle fleets. Funding can come as loans, leases, hire purchase, grants, or blended finance from commercial and public sources.
Types of funding businesses commonly need
Common commercial products include sustainability loans, asset finance, leasing and energy performance contracts. Public incentives and grants can sit alongside commercial funding to reduce upfront costs and improve payback periods. We help businesses understand which mix of grants and commercial finance is realistic for their project and profile.
How Best Business Loans supports green projects
AI matching to relevant lenders and brokers
Our platform captures your project details and business profile through a simple Quick Quote form, then uses AI to match you with lenders and brokers that specialise in sustainability and renewable projects. Matches are based on criteria such as sector, asset type, funding amount and whether grants or tax reliefs apply. This saves time and focuses your enquiry on providers who are actively interested in green finance.
Practical support we enable
We introduce you to lenders and brokers who can offer eligibility checks, indicative pricing and decision-in-principle assessments. Our network includes providers offering asset-based finance for equipment, green loans for energy projects, and brokers who know how to combine grants with commercial lending. Best Business Loans only introduces and connects — all lending decisions and offers come from the finance providers themselves.
Typical green finance routes and what they cover
Asset finance and leasing
Asset finance and leasing let businesses acquire solar panels, EVs, machinery or other equipment with lower upfront costs and predictable repayments. Asset finance is a common route for renewable technology because the financed equipment often acts as security for the lender. Learn more about how asset finance works on our dedicated asset finance page: asset finance.
Green loans, sustainability-linked loans and hire purchase
Green loans are used specifically for sustainability projects and often require a simple framework showing how funds are used. Sustainability-linked loans tie pricing to agreed sustainability targets and can reward measurable improvements. Hire purchase gives ownership at the end of the term and can suit businesses that want to capitalise assets for tax purposes.
Grants, incentives and blended funding
Many UK businesses can access grants, local authority incentives or net-zero support programmes to lower project costs. Combining grants with commercial finance (blended finance) can improve project affordability and cashflow. We can help identify potential grant sources as part of the matching process, but grant eligibility and application remain the business owner’s responsibility.
Eligibility, assessment and typical lender criteria
What lenders and brokers typically assess
Lenders and brokers will usually look at business age, turnover, profitability, credit history, asset type and the expected energy or cost savings of the project. They will also check whether the asset is suitable as financed security and whether installers meet industry standards. Some schemes require evidence of environmental benefit or third-party certification.
Preparing a strong enquiry
To improve your chance of a favourable match, prepare clear project information: project scope, supplier or quote, expected savings, and any available grant confirmation. Provide accurate financials, recent bank statements and details of existing finance. Our Quick Quote encourages you to include these details so matching providers can give fast, realistic feedback.
Risks, compliance and next steps
Compliance and transparency
Best Business Loans is an introducer and does not provide regulated lending products directly. We operate transparently and encourage businesses to obtain full terms, ask for representative examples and review any financial promotion against FCA and ASA standards. Lenders and brokers we connect you with may be regulated by the FCA and must provide clear, fair and not-misleading information where required.
Steps to take now
1. Complete our Quick Quote so we can match you with suitable lenders and brokers for your green project. 2. Gather project quotes, supplier details and recent financials to speed up eligibility checks. 3. Review offers carefully, compare total cost of finance and grant options, and seek professional tax or legal advice if unsure. Our process is designed to help you reach a decision in principle quickly and with clarity.
Why businesses choose to finance green projects
Financing renewable technology can lower operating costs, improve resilience to energy price increases and support corporate sustainability goals. Many businesses also find that investing in energy efficiency improves asset value and stakeholder reputation. While not every project is guaranteed to be funded, the right mix of grant support and tailored commercial finance often makes projects viable.
Key takeaways
Best Business Loans helps UK businesses explore green and renewable technology funding by matching enquiries to specialist lenders, brokers and grant opportunities. We do not lend money ourselves and always recommend reviewing offers and regulatory status of providers. Start with a Quick Quote to get matched to providers who understand renewable projects and can offer eligibility checks or decisions in principle.
Ready to see what green funding options you may qualify for? Complete our Quick Quote and we’ll match your project to lenders and brokers who specialise in sustainability projects. It’s free, confidential and designed to save you time.