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Move the Money to solar – get predictable returns while making significant climate impact
Solar energy is booming, and thanks to the investment platform Trine, you can now invest directly into this market, with predictable returns.
To celebrate a new collaboration between Trine and We Don’t Have Time, new investors will get a bonus of €100 just to get started.
Solar is growing exponentially in many emerging markets.
The exponential growth of solar power is outpacing even the most optimistic scenarios. This year alone, analysts from Bloomberg expect to see 592 GW capacity installed. That’s up to double the amount of solar power installed in 2004 – every single day. It also means that already in 2026, solar is likely to generate more electricity than all the world’s nuclear power plants combined.
Many of the regions where this energy source is needed the most, are also the places on earth where the sun is shining the most. So why aren’t investors lining up to be part of this economic boom in these emerging markets?
One important treason is that the regions and countries where this cheap and clean source of energy is needed the most, are also seen as high-risk, emerging markets. This means banks and fund managers are reluctant to open their wallets – which in turn leads to a slowdown of the green energy transition when it needs to accelerate.
Luckily for investors, there are other ways to tap into this rapidly growing market. One such option is provided by the international investment platform Trine.
Trine enables you to invest in loans directly to solar companies in emerging markets, and be able to see your predicted return and expected payback time even before you make your deposit. Trine also makes it super easy to set up a monthly investment, and diversify your investments to spread the risks.
But investing in Trine is more than a golden opportunity to tap into a rapidly growing market. It is also an opportunity to make your money matter. As you invest directly in solar projects, every euro spent has a direct impact, and you will also get regular updates on how many tons of carbon your investments have helped avoid.
Ecoligo solar systems in Vietnam, funded by investments via Trine. This final leg, the direct impact, is what sets Trine aside from investing in funds or stocks.
Move your Money – and get a bonus
Trine’s business model and unique solution makes the company a perfect accomplice in We Don’t Have Time’s global #MoveTheMoney campaign.
There are still politicians and business leaders who argue that we can’t afford to make the green transition happen in time. The fact is we have all the money we need. The problem is much of it is still invested in the problem instead of the solutions.
Currently, over 6,500 institutional investors hold bonds and shares in coal, oil, and gas companies worth more than US$5 trillion. And according to the IMF, the world’s government spent $7 trillion on fossil fuel subsidies in 2022 alone. As a comparison, the International Energy Agency, IEA, has calculated that it would “only” take $4,5 trillion annually by 20230 to make the clean energy transition a reality.
The solution here is to move the money, and use it to scale solutions instead of problems. Ingmar Rentzhog, CEO and founder of We Don’t Have Time, views Trine as a perfect example of how to do this.
”Unlike when you invest in the stock markets, an investment in Trine allows your money to directly contribute to the expansion of solar energy. Additionally, it's an investment with a good return at low risk. I have personally invested in Trine since 2017, and I am now very happy that We Don’t Have Time has established a collaboration where we can offer all our members a good introductory deal. Another benefit is that it is super easy to get started," says Ingmar Rentzhog.
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If you open a Trine account via We Don’t Have Time, and invest €1,000 or more, you will receive a €100 bonus on your first investment, plus an additional interest on selected loans. Use this link to open an account.
The Success story of Trine
Trine was founded in 2015, based on the principle that good investments should pay off. CEO and co-founder Sam Manaberi had previously worked for eight years at Bosch, including three years in the company’s solar division, during which time it launched a $100 million financing fund for solar energy projects.
”Making money and doing good should go hand in hand. Far too often, this is not the case. Instead, many investors have to make a tradeoff between the two”, says Sam Manaberi.
To date, Trine’s more than 14,000 investors have received €69 million in returns while reducing 1,229.551 tons of carbon and giving 3,137,925 people access to electricity. Customer satisfaction is high. Of those that have their first investments via Trine, more than 85 percent return to invest again and again.
The secret recipe
Local knowledge is one of the reasons behind Trine’s impressive track record in these regions which are often labeled as difficult and risky.
”We have boots on the ground in the countries we are active in. The majority of our team does not work at our headquarters in Sweden. We have a clear focus, and we make sure we gain expert knowledge about a company to be able to price the risk and build a business relationship that provides values for everyone involved."
"Being able to combine a great entrepreneurial opportunity with spending every day making the world a little better is hard to beat", says Sam Manaberi, CEO and co-founder of Trine.
What about the risks?
Trine’s investments are spread out among several different projects in different companies in different sectors and in many different countries. Thanks to these multiple layers of diversification, Trine helps investors avoid the high risks typically associated with investments in emerging markets. Also, your first investment is guaranteed up to €100.
All this combined makes Trine an attractive option for investors, who can expect stable and predictable returns on their investments – even when the financial world is shaken by emerging conflicts, rapidly changing interest rates, and other hard-to-predict factors.
”There are always risks involved, otherwise you wouldn’t get a return. But if you dig deep into it, like we have done, you realize that these risks are manageable. We have proven this to be the case”, says Sam Manaberi.
Letting Trine diversify your investment is a good way to reduce risks, and also good for monthly investments.
Another option is to pick your own favorite projects to invest in.
So what happens if the solar company in question runs into financial difficulties? Your risk is still reduced since the solar panels you have invested in can be managed by another solar company. Thanks to Trine’s updated strategy, effective in 2021, the annualized credit losses are roughly 1%.
To minimize this risk, you can diversify your investments across multiple projects, or start a monthly investment plan and let Trine diversify your investments. It’s also worth mentioning that your investment will be safe even in the unlikely situation that Trine would go bankrupt or face severe financial difficulties. The money is invested in your name, and separated from Trine.
What about the future?
Today, roughly half the world’s population – 3.6 billion people – live in energy poverty, with 675 million people lacking any access to electricity. But this is about to change. At the UN Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai last year, the world agreed to transition away from fossil fuels. Since solar is the cheapest, fastest and easiest way for many regions to get access to clean electricity is to invest in solar, this energy transition is an enormous business opportunity.
”Trine makes it possible for everyone to take part in this remarkable business opportunity. We lower the bars for both investors and solar energy entrepreneurs working in these regions”, says Sam Manaberi.
In the coming years, Trine is set on scaling its business and becoming a natural part of the portfolio of institutional investors.
“Every investor should consider including solar energy in their portfolio, especially with the predictable cash flow opportunities that Trine offers,” says Sam Manaberi. “This combination of cutting-edge digital banking with a tangible, direct impact is unbeatable. It’s transparent, sustainable, and profitable.”
- Go to trine.com/wdht1000
- Click “Register”
- Upload a photo of your passport and proof of address. (Swedish citizens can use their BankID for identification.)
- Choose the project you want to invest in.
- Invest €1,000 or more and receive a bonus of €100.
- By investing €1,000 or more, you also receive an additional interest rate on selected loans.
Please note: Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. All investments involve a degree of risk, including the risk of loss. Never invest money, you cannot afford to lose. If you feel unsure, please seek professional advice.
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Green energy is our future...we need to embrace it sooner and make a difference in the near future.
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It's a great investment that has genuine returns not only financially but also environmentally ,Solar energy as renewable source of energy should be indeed emulated in the modern day world for it really saves alot
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Shifting investments to solar allows for both meaningful climate action and financial growth.
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I love the flow of this article, very transparent and well detailed. Indeed making money and doing good should go hand in hand, so may the majority move the money and invest on this right channel like Trine, such investments they tricle down even to some rural areas like in Africa where majority rely on solar light at night and even charging their phones, etc
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This is truly a great way to lend out your money. As a result you get a good interest and millions of people have up until today received renewable energy instead of fossil energy