A solar vision for DRC

A new chapter for solar energy access

2021 sees an exciting new chapter for Energise Africa.
A thank you to our investors in 2020

Reflections on an extraordinary year and celebrating our successes in 2020.
Energising off-grid solar access in Africa - back to business (almost) as usual

As Energise Africa prepares to resume normal lending activities to solar businesses and open up new investment opportunities, we wanted to update you with what has been happening in the past few months.
News from Energise Africa’s co-owner: Lendahand

We’d like to take this opportunity to briefly introduce you to Lendahand as we’re about to embark on an exciting next step in terms of our ambition to deliver on our mission of ‘Fighting poverty in emerging markets by investing in people and businesses,’ and we thought investors from Energise Africa might like to know.
What we’re doing during the COVID 19 crisis and why

The Energise Africa team are among those continuing to work from home and we thought this was a good time to let people know more about what we’ve been doing, why we’re doing it all and what effects we think the Coronavirus crisis will have on the business.
Energise Africa's response to COVID-19

As
the situation with COVID-19 continues to change on a daily basis we understand
that our community of investors, will be keen to learn more about the
potential effect the global pandemic will have on your investments.
This blog details the steps we are currently taking to work collaboratively with the solar businesses we support during these challenging times, whilst also safeguarding the interests of our investors.
5 easy steps towards a greener Christmas

If you're trying to have an ethical Christmas this year, then check out our 5 key recommendations!
Electricity for all in Africa is making progress, but it needs your help

Electricity access for all in Africa was once considered a dream. However, thanks to global initiatives and people just like you, it’s closer than ever before.
How to be a climate activist with your money

From Greta Thunberg to Extinction Rebellion, over the past couple of years, it’s been difficult to avoid news stories about climate change. So, what do we ‘armchair activists’ do? Share some social media posts? Sign a petition? there is something very powerful that we all can do to demand climate action - become a climate activist with your money.
The price of solar panels has fallen 99%... But will the trend continue?

The costs of solar panels have decreased by 99% since 1980, leading to an energy transformation across the globe, with companies, cities, and countries alike switching from coal and natural gas to sustainable solar energy alternatives.
How cheaper household appliances are leading to more solar energy access in Africa

The costs of electrical appliances have reduced by over 85% in the past 5 years and it's having an impact on the growing solar energy market in Africa.
Energise Africa launches industry first guarantee for new investors

Energise Africa, a leading impact investing platform has today launched a first-time investor guarantee pilot to support customers taking their first steps in starting their impact investing on the platform.
Water from the sun: how solar-powered pumps can energise a whole community

This article was first published by Guardian Labs
Farms and small enterprises powered by
solar energy are bringing new jobs and cash investment to Tanzanian villages.
The rise of the solar economy - introducing the firms lighting up Africa

This article was first published on Guardian Labs
More than 600 million people in sub-Saharan
Africa have no access to power. Energise Africa is enabling individual
investors to back companies helping to solve this energy crisis.
Power of the sun - how solar is improving community life in Africa

This article was first published on Guardian Labs
Investing in solar energy has created a
better future for Senegalese families, with improvements including education,
safety, security and health
Electric dreams: the solar enterprise that's transforming ethical investing

This article was first published on Guardian Labs
Energise Africa is improving hundreds of
thousands of lives through solar-power projects in sub-Saharan Africa.
Boost your finances and help families in need - a step-by-step guide

This article was first published on Guardian Labs
Most of us want to do good with our money, and online impact
investing platform Energise Africa is helping to empower would-be investors
3 in 5 people take ethical considerations when shopping for financial services

Almost 60 per cent of people consider how a company operates and performs in matters relating to the environment, social issues and governance when buying financial services. However, just 17% of respondents say they hold ethical investments.
Azuri Technologies and Energise Africa launch latest UK crowd campaign to raise £2.5m

New investment of £2.5 M will extend pay-as-you-go-solar to 100,000 more people in Africa and accelerate the achievement of UN SDG 7