Author: Ling Ng
ARE joins conversation on unlocking microgrid potential in Balochistan
The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), a partner of ARE in Pakistan, along with the Institute of Development Studies & Practices (IDSP), organised a webinar titled “Microgrids: Unlocking the Renewable Potential in Balochistan,” a southwestern province of Pakistan. Shaukat Ali, […]
d.light launches customer loyalty programme for off-grid solar customers in Kenya
ARE Member d.light, the global provider of transformational household products and affordable finance for low-income households, has launched its new customer loyalty programme – the first of its kind in the off-grid solar space. d.light officially launched the loyalty scheme, […]
Embracing circularity in batteries: a critical step towards sustainability
By Tarek Keskes, Energy Specialist, Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), The World Bank The rapid adoption of batteries has spurred a surge in energy storage, essential for stabilising energy grids and enabling a clean energy transition. However, what happens […]
Battery Energy Storage Systems in rural or remote areas: A path to a reliable & stable source of power
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are becoming increasingly important in the electrification of rural and remote locations. These regions typically experience challenges due to their distance from major power grids, resulting in unreliable energy and a heavy dependence on diesel […]
Unlocking success in solar mini-grids with storage: Lessons from African case studies
Africa’s renewable energy potential is vast, yet the continent has only attracted 2% of global investments in renewables over the past two decades. Solar energy, in particular, remains underutilised, with Africa holding 60% of the world’s best solar resources but […]
Impact investing in clean energy storage: The future of sustainable energy
As the world increasingly embraces renewable energy sources, the adoption of these technologies is marred by a critical limitation: energy storage. The reliability of solar power, for example, cannot be ensured around the clock, primarily because the sun does not […]
d.light achieves record profits in Q2 2024
ARE Member d.light, the global provider of transformational household products and affordable finance for low-income households, achieved its highest ever quarterly revenue and profits in Q2 2024. Consecutive record-breaking monthly revenue figures in May and June, combined with improved operational […]
Empowering communities: Financing decentralised hydropower projects
In the quest for sustainable energy, the spotlight often shines on large-scale projects and grand initiatives. However, amidst the towering dams and sprawling solar farms, energy access with decentralised renewable energy (DRE) is revolutionising the global energy spectrum. DRE contributes […]
Countdown to the 5th International Conference on Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini Grids
With just over a month to go, anticipation is building for the 5th International Conference on Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini Grids, taking place from 4-6 September 2024, at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) in Palma de Mallorca, […]
InfraCo Africa invests to pioneer Zimbabwe’s first project financed solar IPP
Harare, Zimbabwe: ARE Member InfraCo Africa, has signed an agreement with Energywise Equipment (Pvt) Ltd (Energywise) and Impala Power Company Ltd (Impala), investing USD 1.5m to progress development of the 30 MWac Vungu Solar project in Zimbabwe’s Midlands Province. Vungu Solar is poised […]