Overview of Business

Protea Bioenergy is a renewable energy enterprise founded by Bonolo Bodibe and Orebabaletse Bodibe, based in Walkerville within the Midvaal Municipality of Gauteng, South Africa. Operating in the renewable energy and sustainable agribusiness sector, the company is an early-stage enterprise focused on developing bioenergy solutions and sustainable rural energy systems.

The business specialises in converting agricultural and organic waste into clean, affordable energy solutions for farms, rural communities, and small enterprises. Through the development and support of bioenergy systems such as biogas solutions, Protea Bioenergy helps reduce energy costs, improve energy security, and promote environmental sustainability. Its mission is to support South Africa’s energy transition by delivering practical, locally appropriate waste-to-energy solutions that create lasting economic and social impact in rural areas.

Stage of Business
Startup
Industries Served
​Manufacturing
Manufacture of coal and refined petroleum products
Manufacture of refined petroleum products
Country / HQ
South Africa
Funding required
Grant
Venture Capital