Energy of the future is not extracted it's built

Energy of the future is not extracted it's built

The energy superpower of tomorrow is everywhere — and nowhere

Energy of the future is not extracted it's built

Energy of the future is not extracted it's built

We're witnessing the first energy transition from a fuel to a technology

Abundance

Renewable energy uses common, plentiful materials

Circularity

Recycled supply meets tomorrow’s demand

Fungibility

When supply shifts,

tech adapts

A birds-eye view of the beach at Freetown, Sierra Leone, with a telecom tower and data centre, surrounded by solar panels.

We’re moving to a world where most of our energy will come from using technology

There will be no Saudi Arabia of renewables

The future of energy is not controlled — it’s shared

The next energy superpower isn’t a place — it’s a system — and Africa is building it

We currently own and operate one of Africa’s largest portfolios of renewable energy assets for private companies

We deliver reliable power even in the hardest markets

CrossBoundary Access

CrossBoundary Access is building the electricity grid of the future in Africa by financing, owning, and operating mini-grids and adjacent technologies

Raise

We raise and blend long-term infrastructure capital. This includes equity, debt, and concessional financing

Design

We partner with developers to design mini-grids that provide high-quality power for households, community institutions, and businesses

Build

We build infrastructure—we are a distributed utility with assets that are built to last

Manage

We manage mini-grid portfolios to ensure they deliver high-quality service to customers and target returns to investors

Testimonials

“CBE paid particular attention to ensuring our project’s compliance with the requirements under Kenya’s new energy licensing regime, and they provided us regular updates on how this process impacted the project timeline. We now enjoy a significant reduction to our cost of power.”

XFlora Group, Kenya

“CrossBoundary Access brings the financial architecture we need to accelerate our deployment while maintaining the community-centric approach at the core of our mission.”

“These additional solar plants will provide a significant portion of our electricity needs and put us well on our way to Carbon Neutrality. Expanding our renewable energy capabilities will ensure that Nigeria Breweries delivers on our environmental commitments under our Better A Better World (BABW) Sustainability initiative….”

Heineken-Nigerian Breweries, Nigeria

“We were looking for a solar solution that could produce clean power for the mall as a sustainable alternative to grid and diesel and pay for itself through the energy it produced.”

Actis, Nigeria

“We are excited to see MOPO Hubs being deployed in Nigeria through our partnership with CrossBoundary Access. This initiative exemplifies our commitment to delivering cost-effective sustainable energy solutions that can transform lives and communities. We look forward to the continued rollout of our solar-powered network of MOPO hubs and working closely with the team at CrossBoundary Access.”

“Working with CrossBoundary Energy brings us closer to meeting one of the aims of the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan – sourcing 100% of total energy across our global operations from renewables by 2030.”

Unilever Tea, Kenya

“We are excited about this project in Ghana as a zero-capital path to renewable generation.”

Diageo, Ghana

“CBE’s technical team showed a strong understanding of our plant’s complex needs and they were able to seamlessly integrate the energy solution into our existing electrical system.”

XFlora Group, Kenya
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