CrossBoundary Energy

Our project at QMM in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, is now more than just a solar array: it's a community food garden! According to the World Food Programme, over 1.3 Million people in the south of Madagascar face acute food insecurity. This #WorldFoodDay, we want to highlight the positive ripple effect that renewable energy systems can have on local communities through holistic approaches to sustainability. Along with our community liaison officer, Aime Mara, and our operations partner, Ferris Engineering, this thriving garden was set up to utilize surplus space below and alongside the modules. Maintained by the O&M team, the produce is shared with the local community. Projects like this illustrate the profound impact renewable energy projects can have when embedded in the community. Would you like to see more food garden projects alongside renewable energy facilities? #WFD2024

Powering the consumer goods sector with solar in Nigeria ?? Nigerian Breweries Plc Breweries operates one of its largest breweries in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, producing a variety of beer and non-alcoholic beverages for consumers. CrossBoundary Energy provided the brewery with a 600 kWp roof-mounted solar PV system, a 2.51 MWp ground-mounted solar PV array, and a 2.06 MWh battery energy storage system to assist the brewery in lowering its carbon footprint and energy costs. Once completed, this energy setup will supply at least 20% of the brewery's electricity from renewable sources. Read more about the project on our website: https://lnkd.in/dBqJ2t-D

In much of our work, we focus on driving excellent cost savings and efficiencies for our clients. But we have a broader focus: we use local knowledge, suppliers, and environmental considerations to create maximum impact when we build our projects. We demonstrated this in a video about ESG considerations at our solar, battery, and wind project at Rio Tinto's QMM mining operation in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar. We are delighted this video has made the top 3 of AFSIA (Africa Solar Industry Association)'s Solar Video of the Year Award! If you've not yet seen the video, watch it below, and give us your supporting vote before 28 October ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/dmckvccw

Could distributed renewable energy be the key to Africa's e-mobility revolution? ?? ?? E-mobility, an essential element of the energy transition, is set to grow substantially in Africa—and mostly in the form of two-wheelers. A report by McKinsey projects that electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) could form 70% of total EV sales in Africa by 2040. But what about charging infrastructure? ? Distributed renewable energy could be the answer—providing distributed power that is cheaper and more reliable than intermittent grids.? ? Our latest blog explores how these electric wonders are not just a mode of transport but a sustainable solution for urban mobility. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dBYbzEjH #EMobility #EBikes #Sustainability

??: Snapshots from our Africa E-Mobility Week networking happy hour, where we announced the CBE EVx pilot project with Ampersand Energy, bringing solar charging and batteries to power electric two-wheelers in Nairobi. We had a wonderful evening, complete with a demonstration display of one of the Ampersand bikes (and CBE EVx batteries) up close. What most excites you about the e-mobility space in Africa?

Sale of solar plant to CrossBoundary Energy for $22.35m ???? ? ?? We will be generating a profit on the $14m construction cost. ? ?? The sale returns capital during a key moment of our growth trajectory. ? ?? Caledonia will retain the exclusive energy off take, ensuring approximately a fifth of Blanket Mine’s daily electricity requirement continues to be met by renewable power. ? Find out more about the transaction: https://lnkd.in/e3P4e-yd ? #Caledonia #MiningNews #MiningIndustry #Solar #Mining

A weekend listen about the energy outlook in Africa Our Chief Investment Officer, Pieter Joubert, spoke to Rentia van Tonder, the Head of Power Sector, Client Coverage at Standard Bank Group, about what is currently shaping the energy space in Africa. Together with Vincenzia Leitich, the Executive for Energy and Infrastructure at Standard Bank, they explore why the energy sector is changing in Africa and what businesses are doing to harness its potential. Listen to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/dts9ydMN

We were delighted to host a sundowner on our beautiful Nairobi rooftop during TowerXchange - a techoraco brand to engage with our colleagues, clients, and partners from the telecoms sector. We announced our partnership with iSAT Africa Ltd FZC at the event, and look forward to supplying many more digital infrastructure companies with clean, affordable, and reliable power.?

The sun could power your next ride on one of Ampersand’s e-bikes in Nairobi ?? CrossBoundary Energy and Ampersand Energy are teaming up to power electric two-wheeler (E2W) motorbikes with solar energy at strategically located charging stations in Nairobi. ?? As part of a pilot project announced during Africa E-Mobility Week 2024, the initiative will see 36 solar-powered charging units and 150 lithium-ion batteries installed across the city. This project will be powered by a 37kWp solar PV system. ??? Ampersand, currently operating 1,000 electric motorbikes in Kenya and 3,000 in Rwanda, will leverage affordable, renewable energy tariffs from CrossBoundary Energy to power its fleet more sustainably and scale faster across the region. ?? In Africa, two-wheelers are an essential mode of transport, often used for taxi and delivery services. With E2Ws expected to make up 70% of total EV sales in Africa by 2040, the need for accessible and cost-effective charging infrastructure is critical. CrossBoundary Energy’s off-balance sheet solutions will help reduce operating costs, enabling wider adoption of E2Ws across the region. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dfNjsGT9

Distributed Energy Resources regulation market highlight: Ghana ?? Ghana boasts an 85% electrification rate, one of the highest in Africa, and is aiming to add 1GW of renewable energy to its energy mix by 2030. Whilst the recent lifting of a moratorium on power purchase agreements is unlocking new opportunities for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), there could still be improvements to unlock the value of DERs in Ghana's energy mix. Our senior permitting officer, Charles Muthee, focused on Ghana in our latest blog series on DER regulation in Africa. According to our framework, we would place the country in Stage 1: cautious co-existence. Encouraging signs include regulatory advancements and a responsive and helpful Energy Commission. Yet, more progress could be made by streamlining the licensing process and publishing the Energy Commission's draft guidelines for DER installation. Read Charles' full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/dfW4MDw7 Where do you think Ghana stands on Distributed Energy Resources regulation, and what improvements would you like to see? ? #EnergyTransition #DER #GhanaEnergy #ChallengesAndOpportunities