It’s one thing to dream of growing your business, but the reality is that starting or scaling up requires serious upfront cash. Most people don’t have access to massive amounts of money to build an entire power grid or a professional irrigation system for their farm.

That is where Fibon comes in. More than just a lender, Fibon acts as a long-term partner dedicated to making your business sustainable and successful.

Fibon Energy is a South African renewable energy developer and funder that has been in the game since 2012. They started by financing large-scale energy projects, such as solar and battery setups for hospitals, shopping malls and factories.

In 2023, they expanded into the farming sector, offering 10-to-20-year funding for on-site solar systems. By 2024, after hearing from farmers who also needed help with water, they launched Fibon Water. This subsidiary of Fibon Energy handles everything from system design and equipment supply to installation and financing.

Today, Fibon Water can fund the entire cost of an irrigation or water project, usually over a 10-year period.

Fibon Energy

Fibon isn’t your typical bank; they specialise in the renewable energy market and prefer partnering over just lending. They work closely with engineers, developers and farmers to make clean energy affordable.

  • Flexible paying: Fibon offers Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and lease-to-own options over 10 to 20 years.
  • Expert design: Their team handles the heavy lifting, assessing your specific needs to design a custom system that lowers your costs.
  • Ongoing support: Fibon doesn’t simply install and leave, but provides continuous support to keep your system running efficiently.

Fibon Water

With crumbling infrastructure and rising costs, water security has become a major headache for South African businesses and farmers. Sudden outages and low pressure can put your entire operation at risk.

With Fibon Water, you can secure a professional water plan without needing the capital upfront. Fibon partners with water specialists who design and run the systems, while Fibon handles the bill.

Fibon’s services include:

  • Boreholes and groundwater: Sourcing, drilling, and testing reliable water supplies.
  • Treatment and purification: Everything from basic filtration and softening to advanced reverse osmosis.
  • Storage and distribution: Tanks, pumps and piping systems to ensure steady water pressure.
  • Water recycling: Repurposing greywater to save money and help the environment.
  • Smart irrigation: Efficient systems designed to keep crop yields stable and healthy.

First, a water management expert will visit your site to determine the best solution for your needs. Fibon then checks the project’s viability and creates a finance plan that fits your budget. Once approved, your partner installs and manages the system, taking care of all the maintenance and legal compliance.

With Fibon, you can focus on dreaming big and running your business while the company handles the infrastructure and the funding. Want to learn how Fibon can help you? Visit  www.fibon.co.za.