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SolarAfrica

De Aar, ZA · 8 known investors

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SolarAfrica provides solar energy solutions, battery storage, and virtual power agreements to commercial and industrial businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa. The company combines financial and technical expertise to deliver clean energy infrastructure that reduces costs and carbon emissions.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyImpact & Social Good

Founders & leadership

JIJames Irons
James IronsJames Irons is a Chartered Accountant with over fifteen years in renewable energy finance and operations across Sub-Saharan Africa. He co-founded SolarAfrica Energy, which built commercial-and-industrial solar infrastructure with over 150 MW of power purchase agreements before merging with Starsight, and currently serves as Executive Chair of Open Access Energy, an AI-driven energy trading platform.
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David McDonald

Investors · 8

African Infrastructure Investment Managerslisted by African Infrastructure Investment ManagersCape Town

How we know: African Infrastructure Investment Managers's portfolio page · engineeringnews.co.za · Not right? Tell us

Rand Merchant Bankreported

How we know: power-technology.com · Not right? Tell us

Also in the syndicate · 5

FirstRand BankInvestecInvestec BankInvestec Bank LimitedRMB

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$93.9M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025–2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does SolarAfrica do?
SolarAfrica provides solar energy solutions, battery storage, and virtual power agreements to commercial and industrial businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa. The company combines financial and technical expertise to deliver clean energy infrastructure that reduces costs and carbon emissions.
Who founded SolarAfrica?
SolarAfrica was founded by James Irons.
Who are SolarAfrica's investors?
SolarAfrica's investors include Helios Investment Partners, African Infrastructure Investment Managers, Rand Merchant Bank.
How much funding has SolarAfrica raised?
SolarAfrica has disclosed $93.9M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is SolarAfrica headquartered?
SolarAfrica is headquartered in De Aar, ZA.