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Choose how you pay for power.

Going solar shouldn't depend on having a large budget ready today. Solfa Power offers three flexible financing models — from owning your system outright to paying only for the energy you use — so there's always a path that fits your cash flow, your balance sheet and your goals.

Why financing matters

The saving is real. The upfront hurdle doesn't have to be.

For most businesses in Nigeria, the barrier to clean energy has never been whether it pays off — diesel and grid instability already cost a fortune. The barrier is the upfront capital. Solfa Power removes that barrier by letting you decide how you fund your system, not just whether you can afford one.

Whether you want the lowest lifetime cost, want to protect your working capital, or simply want power with none of the ownership headaches, one of our three models is built for you. Every model includes the same engineering quality, the same site assessment, and the same lifelong support.

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Three financing models

One system quality. Three ways to fund it.

Explore each model in depth — including who it's ideal for and the benefits it delivers — then use the helper below to find your fit.

Model 01 · Ownership

Direct Purchase

Buy your solar & storage system outright and own it from day one. This is the most direct route to the lowest lifetime cost — you pay once, and every naira you would have spent on diesel, fuel runs and generator servicing becomes savings that compound year after year.

Ideal for

  • Businesses with capital available who want the maximum long-term return
  • Owners who prefer to hold the asset on their own balance sheet
  • Facilities planning to stay in the same premises for years to come
  • Anyone who wants the simplest arrangement with no ongoing payments

Benefits

  • Lowest lifetime cost — no financing charges, so every year of operation is pure saving
  • Immediate ROI — savings begin the moment your system is commissioned
  • Full ownership — the system is your asset, adding value to your property
  • Complete independence from fuel prices, grid tariffs and diesel logistics
Get a Direct Purchase quote
Most flexible · Recommended

Model 02 · Zero upfront

Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS)

The most modern, hands-off way to go solar. Solfa designs, installs, owns and maintains the system — you simply pay for the clean energy you use, much like a utility bill, with no large upfront investment. Operations and maintenance stay entirely on us, so your team never has to think about the hardware.

Ideal for

  • Businesses that want clean power with zero capital outlay
  • Organisations that prefer a predictable operating expense over an asset
  • Companies that want to stop managing generators, fuel and repairs entirely
  • Fast-growing operations that want to keep cash free for their core business

Benefits

  • No big upfront cost — start saving without a capital purchase
  • O&M included — servicing, monitoring and maintenance are all on Solfa
  • Predictable bills — pay only for the energy you consume
  • Capital stays free for stock, staff, expansion and opportunities
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Model 03 · Path to ownership

Lease-to-Own

The balance between the two. Spread the cost of your system over an agreed term with manageable payments, and own it outright at the end. You preserve working capital today, protect your cash flow, and still build toward full ownership and the maximum long-term saving that comes with it.

Ideal for

  • Businesses that want to own the system but not pay for it all at once
  • Owners protecting working capital for day-to-day operations
  • Growing companies that want predictable monthly payments
  • Anyone who values eventual ownership over the lowest sticker price

Benefits

  • Preserve working capital — no large lump sum required to start
  • Spread the cost over an agreed, manageable term
  • Own it at the end — the system becomes fully yours
  • Predictable budgeting with fixed, planned payments
Get a Lease-to-Own quote

Which is right for you?

Find your fit in a minute.

Start with the question that matters most to you. Whatever you choose, the engineering, installation quality and lifelong support are identical.

"I have the capital and want the best long-term value."

You'll pay once and enjoy the lowest lifetime cost, with savings starting on day one and an asset on your balance sheet.

→ Direct Purchase

"I want zero upfront cost and no maintenance to manage."

Pay only for the energy you use while Solfa owns and maintains everything. The simplest, most flexible route to clean power.

→ Energy-as-a-Service

"I want to own it, but spread the cost over time."

Preserve working capital with manageable payments over a term, then own the system outright at the end.

→ Lease-to-Own
ConsiderationDirect PurchaseEnergy-as-a-ServiceLease-to-Own
Upfront costFull system priceNoneLow — spread over term
Who owns the systemYou, from day oneSolfa PowerYou, at end of term
Lifetime costLowestPay-per-useModerate
Maintenance & O&MSupported by SolfaFully includedSupported by Solfa
Effect on cash flowLarge one-time outlayPredictable, ongoingPreserves working capital
Best when you wantMaximum long-term savingFlexibility & zero hassleOwnership without a lump sum

Still weighing it up? Our advisors will model each option against your real energy bill — for free.

…the future of energy

Let's find the financing model that fits your business.

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