CrossBoundary Energy

Senior Developer Anne Gakingo has worked on various commercial and industrial (C&I) storage projects throughout her career. Join her in a webinar with ESI Africa and Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. Solar as she discusses the lessons she has learned about the role of energy storage in remote, hybrid, and off-grid C&I systems. The webinar will cover topics such as technical advancements in storage technology, the economic benefits of integrating BESS into C&I projects, funding, financing, and regulatory frameworks. Join Anne to see how your operation can benefit from energy storage! Register to join the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dgpSNVj6

Our Chief Technical Officer Richard Stanford recently spoke to Ben Payton and fDi Intelligence about how renewable energy is having an impact in the mining space in Madagascar. "The fundamental reason why mines are turning to renewables is that it is offering substantial savings against their alternative sources of energy," he said. Read more about how renewable energy, including distributed renewables like wind and solar, as well as hydroelectric power, can have a positive impact on the island. #renewables #energytransition #madagascar

Our solar array in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, produces renewable energy for Rio Tinto's QMM mine. More than that, however, it tells a story of how renewable energy projects are embedded in companies, communities, and ecosystems. This is what we have tried to capture in our video about the project: none of this would be possible without an exceptional, diverse team, the buy-in from the local community, adherence to the highest environmental standards, and investors who believe in the project. We're thrilled that our video has been nominated for AFSIA (Africa Solar Industry Association)'s "Solar Video of the Year". The winners are chosen through voting, so we would love the support of our networks to vote for our video, and share the impact of renewable energy in Madagascar even further! Watch the video and vote before 28th October here: https://lnkd.in/dVcs5Ptm

Distributed energy resources and Africa’s energy transition: key insights from regulators ✍ Following the release of our White Paper, CBE has engaged regulators across Africa on how they are adapting their energy systems to DER adoption. We have summarized the themes emerging from these discussions in a new article: https://lnkd.in/dGZPN8F5 Some of the country highlights included: - South Africa has eased licensing requirements for DERs in response to energy shortfalls, and the mass rollout of DERs has helped contribute to the end of load-shedding  - Zimbabwe is encouraging DERs to reduce reliance on energy imports, freeing up grid capacity for other users - Eswatini's approach to DERs remains cautious, balancing heavy industry's role in cross-subsidizing domestic customers, with industrial demand for DERs  - Egypt has experienced a slow DER uptake driven by subsidized tariffs, despite a supportive framework. Corporate sustainability goals are creating opportunities, however Overall, a key insight is that regulators understand the benefits of DERs but must balance them with grid stability, capacity building, and utility adaptation. The energy transition is a priority, but it's a complex change. We’re committed to working alongside them to ensure a smooth, sustainable energy transition! What are your thoughts?

🏭 ⚡ 🚨 Industrialization is a key lever for economic development in Nigeria, but unreliable grid electricity often forces businesses to depend on diesel, which is four times as expensive. Distributed renewable energy can cut power costs by about 15 - 30%, producing reliable and affordable power that is cleaner than diesel and more reliable than national grids. With the rapid development of battery and renewable technologies, these options are becoming feasible and affordable for heavy industries like steel and cement. Nevertheless, capex remains a barrier to entry for many industrial firms. Choosing a renewable energy provider that supplies a fully-financed solution allows them to focus on providing power whilst factories focus on production. Read more about the challenges, and solutions, of industrial power provision in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa in a thought leadership article by Franck Alloghe here: https://lnkd.in/dqF4mUGR

Help amplify clean energy in Madagascar - vote for our video! Earlier this year we put together a video about our solar array in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, which is now nominated for "Solar Video of the Year" by AFSIA (Africa Solar Industry Association)! Our project, at QIT Madagascar Minerals S.A. mine for Rio Tinto, not only provides a high-renewable energy solution for our client but serves as an example of the impact these projects have in Madagascar and further afield. We are wildly excited to be recognized by AFSIA and our industry peers. Watch our video and cast your vote here: https://lnkd.in/dmckvccw

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