Energise Africa

Energise Africa is a UK-based crowdfunding platform that enables individuals to invest in solar energy projects across sub-Saharan Africa. The platform focuses on providing affordable and clean energy solutions to off-grid communities, aiming to improve access to electricity and promote sustainable development. By connecting UK investors with solar energy companies operating in Africa, Energise Africa facilitates the flow of capital into renewable energy initiatives that have a positive social and environmental impact. The platform offers a range of investment opportunities, allowing investors to participate in projects that provide solar home systems, mini-grids, and other renewable energy solutions to underserved populations. Investments typically involve purchasing bonds issued by these companies, with terms ranging from two to three years and target returns of up to 8%. This model allows investors to support impactful businesses while potentially earning a financial return. Energise Africa has a track record of raising significant funds for solar energy projects in Africa. Since its launch in 2017, the platform has raised over £25 million in investments, repaid more than £12 million to investors, and supported 14 clean energy companies operating across 15 countries. The platform has enabled over 600,000 people to gain access to clean, affordable electricity and mitigated 130,000 tonnes of annual CO2 emissions through the financing of 128,000 solar home systems. This demonstrates the platform's commitment to addressing energy poverty and contributing to global climate change mitigation efforts.

Investments are typically in the form of unsecured bonds with terms ranging from two to three years and target returns of up to 8%., Investments are eligible for tax relief under the UK's Innovative Finance Individual Savings Account (IFISA)., Investments carry a high level of risk, and investors should be prepared to lose all the money they invest., Investors are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong.