Author: Francesco Baroni
International Day of Clean Energy: Powering a Sustainable Future
Established in 2023 by the United Nations, the International Day of Clean Energy is observed annually on 26 January, highlighting the critical role of clean and renewable energy in ensuring a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future for everyone. Clean energy refers to all those sources that produce little to no greenhouse […]
Where the sector aligns: ARE hosts 2025 Industry Action Dialogue
On 4 December 2025, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) hosted the 3rd edition of the Industry Action Dialogue. This exclusive in-person gathering in the heart of Europe saw the participation of more than 60 ARE Members and Partners, to […]
247Solar launches $25 million Series B round
To scale around-the-clock industrial heat and electricity for C&I sector Great Falls, Virginia | 1 Dec 2025 – 247Solar, the MIT-born innovator of clean, always-on industrial heat plus electricity for commercial and industrial customers, today announced the launch of a […]
ARE showcases strong engagement at the OFF-GRID Expo + Conference as the Industry Partner
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) was proud to participate once again in the Off-Grid Expo + Conference (OEC), held on 30–31 October 2025 in Augsburg, Germany, organised by Messe Augsburg. Over the years, ARE has supported the OEC as […]
EDP strengthens energy inclusion by bringing clean energy to communities in Africa and Latin America
EDP will support, for the first time, an energy access project in Brazil through the A2E Fund. The initiative involves a solar pumping system developed by the Puxirum Institute, which will ensure continuous access to drinking water in an Amazon […]
COP30: ARE collaborates with IRENA & ENACT to spotlight DRE innovations
On 13 November 2025, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), IRENA and ENACT, organised a session at COP 30 showcasing modular and locally governed DRE solutions in ASEAN & the Pacific for their ability to absorb climate shocks, speed recovery […]
ARE pushes for distributed renewables to power the decarbonisation of Asia-Pacific
ARE joined the Asia Clean Energy Summit in Singapore on 28-30 October 2025. This year’s summit focused on decentralised renewable energy (DRE) and how to extend clean, reliable, and affordable power to the last mile. ARE CEO David Lecoque, Regional Expert […]
Tozzi Green Hydro Madagascar secures strategic funding for a rural electrification project
ARE Member Tozzi Green Hydro Madagascar has secured significant financial support from Fonds DECIM (managed by ARE Member Bamboo Capital Partners), in close collaboration with the Malagasy Government through the Ministère de l’Energie et des Hydrocarbures and the Agence de […]
Remote monitoring: Driving impact through digital intelligence
In today’s energy landscape, reliability and efficiency are critical, especially in remote and underserved regions. Traditional energy systems often face challenges such as high maintenance costs, unpredictable failures, and limited technical support. This is where remote monitoring & diagnostics becomes […]
The digital brain of energy access: The IoTEM Platform
The global imperative to achieve universal energy access faces a critical challenge: managing the vast, dispersed networks of Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) systems. From isolated mini-grids to individual Solar Home Systems (SHS), these assets often operate in remote, off-grid environments, […]