Author: Okan Özkan
Alliance for Rural Electrification appoints Ayu Abdullah & Camille André-Bataille as Vice Presidents
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) has strengthened its leadership with the appointment of Ayu Abdullah and Camille André-Bataille as Vice Presidents of the Board, working alongside President Maud Watelet. With these appointments, ARE reinforces its global footprint across Europe, […]
ToR: Booking of a venue and catering for the ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2026
The ARE Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF), organised by the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), is scheduled to take place on 21-23 April 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. ARE requests proposals based on the Terms of Reference below for booking a […]
ZESCO & Anzana joint venture to connect two million people in Zambia by 2030
ZESCO Limited (ZESCO), Zambia’s national electricity utility, and ARE Member Anzana Electric Group (Anzana) have committed to the key terms of a joint venture for the electrification of millions of people on the Zambian portion of the Lobito Corridor. The US$300 […]
Batrica surpasses 500,000 rentals in just a year and a half
In October 2023, ARE Member Batrica installed its first off-grid station in Chad. Since then, the small start-up has made significant progress. With 25 stations now installed in rural villages across Chad, the company has broken rental records in recent […]
Aptech Africa to deliver 250 solar power sites for healthcare across Zambia
ARE Member Aptech Africa is proud to have participated in the launch of an ambitious initiative to install 250 solar power sites across Zambia, a project that will transform access to reliable electricity for health facilities nationwide. This large-scale solar […]
Charging the future: Why energy storage matters for DRE industry
Energy storage is a game-changer for the distributed renewable energy (DRE) industry. It makes solar, wind, hydro and other renewables reliable for 24/7 in remote and off-grid areas without the need for costly grid extensions. By storing excess energy and […]
Why battery circularity may stall before it starts
The promise of battery circularity—repurposing electric vehicle (EV) batteries for second-life applications—has captured the attention of policymakers and businesses alike. Lower costs, extended battery life, and reduced waste make it an appealing sustainability strategy. Yet, despite its potential, the path […]
ARE Partner GET.invest reveals data and stories in new Results Deck
ARE’s longstanding Partner GET.invest – a leading European programme co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria – has recently published its latest Results Deck. The publication provides a comprehensive overview of the programme’s work over […]
Energy storage solution adaptability for rural-remote areas
When we look back at humanity’s history, in the early 19th century, people worldwide still used traditional means (candles, oil lamps…) to illuminate their homes. It was not until 1878 that Thomas Edison installed the first private electric system in […]
Rethinking energy storage: why the Ohms Box is the way forward
The Energy Storage Challenge Access to reliable electricity is one of the great dividing lines of our time. While many people, especially in developed countries, take it for granted, some regions of the world, especially in African countries, still live […]