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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to invest in projects that do good in Africa and help the climate, within a tax-free IFISA. The platform makes keeping track of all one's investments very easy. Obviously with this type of i... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I've used the platform for some years to put money to good use for renewable energy in Africa. Interest rates are good, but that reflects the increased risk of these projects, and I have lost signifi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Energise Africa have consistently performed well, having used them to invest since 2018. Their online platform, their management of these emerging market bonds, and their comms when things don't work... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Energise Africa enables small or larger investors to invest money in African projects to provide solar energy to small villages and businesses. Most African villages have no energy sources. This is... See more

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Put your money to work fighting climate change. Target up to 8% annual returns investing in companies that provide solar energy access to African families. Start with as little as £50. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high - risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong.

Join thousands of investors bringing light to sub-Saharan Africa!

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Energise Africa enables you to invest directly in de-risked projects that brigh clean energy access.
Register an account with Energise Africa and you can join thousands of UK investors who are investing from as little as £50 to support pioneering businesses bringing clean, solar energy access to off-grid homes in sub-Saharan Africa, targeting returns of up to 8%. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high - risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Who made this website? It's totes ace!

Who made this website? It's lit, Bro!!!

I love investing with energised Africa, it's so easy, and although I hate capitalism and colonialism (inc. neocolonialism, obvs), it is good to know that these investments are actually useful to real people, and until the revolution that supplants, it with a more equitable system, this is probably the least unethical thing you can do with surplus income except simple charity.

May 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I invested in Energise Africa as I used…

I invested in Energise Africa as I used to live in Kenya whilst my father worked there.I felt that I wanted to help Africa in general and these investments allow the ordinary people to do better.A win, win situation.
Dividend / interest is paid on time and I have been able to reinvest.The length of investment also suits me.

May 2, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy for tech phobes!

Haven't been in for a while but easy once I'd got the hang of it. Good info on projects.

April 18, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to research the investment offers

Very easy to research the investment offers and to place payment

April 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great way to support renewables in…

A great way to support renewables in Africa. Help some people and the planet . Invest £50 at a time but you can loose your investments

April 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordinary people helping improve African living standards

EnergiseAfrica give ordinary people in the western world, an opportunity to help improve the living standards of people in Africa. They keep you up to date with every project so that you know the African people are being helped.

April 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Increasing variety of investable projects

Increasing variety of projects. Many are follow on projects from earlier successful investments

March 29, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Online systems work pretty well

Online systems work pretty well. My order has been paid for and confirmed in under an hour of which only 5-10 minutes was spent online.

March 28, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impact investment through ISA structure…

Impact investment through ISA structure is a powerful way to make a difference

March 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and straightforward bond…

Easy and straightforward bond investments. Also easy layout and dashboard.

March 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use

Very easy to use. Helpful customer service team.

February 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Energise Africa is easy to use and…

Energise Africa is easy to use and reliable. Although it is a very risky investment, it is profitable and doing good in the world, especially in Africa where investment is so desperately needed. I would never invest more than I could afford to lose.

February 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Impossible to invest and now withdraw

I have found it impossible to invest in any projects and now cannot withdraw my funds. Lucky it was an affordable loss. I suspect this is fraudulent scheme - BEWARE.

February 10, 2025
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Thanks for your review. We have requested some information from you so we can respond to your comments, but we haven't received a reply and can't verify you as an investor. We will update this response when we have been able to verify your account with us. Thanks for your patience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A really worthwhile group of projects…

A really worthwhile group of projects with great support from Ethex as well who are also 5 stars

February 10, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The information was straightforward and…

The information was straightforward and the process of investing not too complicated.

January 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All my investments good so far

All my investments in the last couple of years have gone according to plan and using the site was easy and straightforward. But the warnings that these are high risk investments are all valid.

January 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Transparent and reliable

Always gives clear information that provides the details required. Supports very good causes.

January 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy ethical investment

Easy ethical investment

January 10, 2025
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