The international business association that promotes a sustainable
decentralised renewable energy industry for the 21st century, activating markets
for affordable energy services, and creating local jobs and inclusive economies.

 

Global Off-Grid Matchmaking

With over 200 Members active globally and partnerships with key institutions, ARE enables effective B2B and B2Finance matchmaking.

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Advocacy & Networking

We enable Members to get in contact with high-level decision makers, experienced practicioners and experts from the off-grid renewable energy sector.

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Access to financing

We support Members through all stages of the financing process and share market information, knowledge on sustainable business models and more.

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Advancing Business Models

We provide training to Members in order to advance the newest self-sustainable rural electrification business models.

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Policy & Business Development

We work to improve policy frameworks and market conditions of off-grid renewable energy and provide business development support to our Members.

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Partnerships

We engage in a series of partnerships with key institutions and organisations to promote and advance the development of rural electrification markets.

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News

CrossBoundary Access’ Blended Finance Model Attracts $10 Million for Mini-Grids from AfDB’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA)

Nairobi, 19 September 2023 — Africa’s first blended finance facility for mini-grids, ARE Member CrossBoundary Access, announced $10 million in new funding commitments from the African Development... READ MORE

Southbridge Investments and On.Capital Form Joint Venture to Launch "Energy Go-Getters Fund" for Clean Energy Access Investments in Africa

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Virunga Power launches new country-scale distribution utility in Burundi

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Publications

ARE Annual Report 2022

2022 has been a demanding yet remarkable period filled with a multitude of achievements and challenges. Once again, energy supply and energy access remained the main concern for millions of people... READ MORE

E-mobility & DRE Innovations in Emerging Economies

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Pandemic-resilient communities powered by DRE

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Events

Burundi Renewable Energy Access Days (BREAD)

As part of their efforts to boost the achievement of SDG-7 in Burundi, GOGLA, the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), the Burundi... READ MORE

17th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum

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African Microfinance Week

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Build business partnerships, get key project, technical and financial advice as well as better access to financing, policy makers and business opportunities.

 

PARTNER

We work on a daily basis with key partner organisations to promote and to advance the development of rural electrification markets.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS

Promote your expertise, services and events with tailor-made advocacy solutions through our communication channels.

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