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 […]


EDP launches Hope Fund to support social entrepreneurs with projects for just transition

The programme is intended to support and finance social impact projects in Portugal, Spain, and Latin America. Applications are now open. ARE Member EDP has launched the Hope Fund, a new funding and incubation programme open to social entrepreneurs with […]


InfraCo Africa invests to develop a 50 MWp solar plant in Côte d’Ivoire

On 2 July 2024, the project company Kong Solaire, jointly owned by ARE Member InfraCo Africa (part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group – PIDG) and Ivorian developer Africa Via, signed a concession agreement with the Ministry of Mines, Petroleum, and […]


Off-grid energy leader ENGIE Energy Access launches 15 solar mini-grids in Zambia, targets 60 by 2025

ARE Member ENGIE Energy Access, Africa’s leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) and mini-grid solutions provider, has officially commenced the construction of 15 solar mini-grids in Zambia’s Eastern Province. This initiative is a crucial part of the transformative Increase Access to Electricity and […]


Power Purchase Agreement signed to progress the Lilondi run-of-river hydropower project in Tanzania

ARE Members Anzana Electric Group (formerly Virunga Power) and InfraCo Africa, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), have today announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with TANESCO, the state-owned national utility of Tanzania, which took […]


Boosting West African solar companies through investment readiness

How to leverage the power of decentralised renewable energy to catalyse social, economic and environmental impact for the most vulnerable populations? This is the question that ARE Member ADA, a Luxembourgish non-governmental organisation that strengthens the autonomy of vulnerable people […]