
SolarAfrica Energy
OperatingSolarAfrica Energy is a South African Energy startup that provides simple sustainable solutions.
- Energy
- Gauteng, South Africa
- Debt Financing
- Founded 2011
- solarafrica.com ↗
- Total raised
- $192M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $93.6M
- Debt Financing
- Rounds
- 3
- since 2011
- Investors
- 2
- on record
- Employees
- 51-200
About SolarAfrica Energy
SolarAfrica Energy is a South African Energy startup that provides simple sustainable solutions. Founded in 2011, our young company has evolved into a dynamic team passionate about providing simple, sustainable savings to our customers.
Starting as one of the only companies in South Africa specialising in solar finance through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), our product offering has grown exponentially.
As market leaders, we specialise in bringing together our financial and technical expertise to provide the best energy solutions for our customers. Ten years later, our diversified offering provides a holistic approach to solar solutions created to meet our customers' long-term sustainable needs.
Our integrated solutions are designed to reduce electricity costs, provide energy security and improve your carbon footprint to enable a sustainable future for your business. Our solution begins with solar energy as the core foundation. It can be fully integrated with green gas, gas to power and battery storage alternatives with Wheeling and Electricity Trading options. Each solution is customised to empower your business to go green without capital investment, reaching your financial and sustainability goals.
SolarAfrica Energy funding3 rounds
All 3 rounds →SolarAfrica Energy has raised $192M across 3 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $93.6M Debt Financing announced 26 Jan 2026, led by Investec.
- $98.2MDebt FinancingDebt Financing, $98.2M, $98.2M raised to date
- $93.6MDebt FinancingDebt Financing, $93.6M, $192M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 1 undisclosed round not drawn
Who has invested in SolarAfrica Energy
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2026 | SolarAfrica Energy Debt Financing | Investec +1 | $93.6M |
| 18 Dec 2024 | SolarAfrica Energy Debt Financing | Rand Merchant Bank +1 | $98.2M |
| 01 Jan 2019 | SolarAfrica Energy Venture | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
SolarAfrica Energy founders & team
Full team →- James IronsCo-Founder, Executive Director
- James IronsCo-Founder, Executive Director
- Suné HeesenCOO
- Charl AlheitChief Investment Officer
SolarAfrica Energy competitorssame sector · similar funding
- SolarsaverJohannesburg, South Africa
- Solarise AfricaNairobi, Kenya
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Frequently asked about SolarAfrica Energy
- Where is SolarAfrica Energy based and when was it founded?
- SolarAfrica Energy is headquartered in Gauteng, South Africa and was founded in 2011.
- Who founded SolarAfrica Energy?
- SolarAfrica Energy was founded by James Irons (Co-Founder, Executive Director) and James Irons (Co-Founder, Executive Director).
- How much funding has SolarAfrica Energy raised?
- SolarAfrica Energy has raised $192M across 3 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $94M Debt Financing, was announced on Jan 26, 2026.
- Who has invested in SolarAfrica Energy?
- Backers include Rand Merchant Bank and Investec.
- What sector is SolarAfrica Energy in?
- SolarAfrica Energy operates in Energy, Renewable Energy and Solar.