Author: Okan Özkan
ARE meets Madagascar’s Fisheries Minister to advance renewables in the blue economy
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) met with Jaco Chan Kit Waye, Minister of Fisheries and the Blue Economy of Madagascar, to discuss strengthening collaboration on distributed renewable energy solutions. Talks focused on boosting the productive use of renewable energy […]
SkySails Power scales airborne wind to unlock productive use of renewable energy in remote and island markets
Around the world, island grids and remote locations face high electricity prices, diesel dependency and land constraints that limit the deployment of conventional renewables. SkySails Power’s airborne power systems harness strong and steady high-altitude winds with minimal material use, low […]
PURE is what you think it is, and so much more
Along the Kenyan coast, off-grid solar power is quietly reshaping daily life. For the Mama Karangas, the local women fish traders, reliable electricity means far more than light. With solar-powered systems, they can now work productively in the evening, while […]
MyJouleBox commissions mini-grid project in Dungu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
ARE Member MyJouleBox officially inaugurated Les Soleils de la Garamba, the first MyJouleBox mini-grid in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The project is located in the city of Dungu and is designed to provide round-the-clock electricity access to approximately […]
ARE strengthens Indian–European cooperation at India Distributed Renewable Energy Summit 2026
The India Distributed Renewable Energy Summit (IDRES) 2026 took place in New Delhi on 10-11 February as a flagship forum aimed at accelerating India’s energy transition and advancing the country’s net-zero ambitions. Over two days, the summit brought together national, […]
SkySails Power opens a new investment round in high-altitude wind energy
Only a limited number of stakeholders are aware that around 80% of global wind potential lies at altitudes above 200 metres. This is the segment targeted by ARE Member SkySails Power’s Airborne Power Station, presented as the world’s first certified, […]
ARE Media Kit is out: Reach 60,000 DRE stakeholders worldwide
Our brand-new Media Kit offers a premier opportunity to amplify your business across our global communication network of over 60,000 sector players. Maximise your influence within the global distributed renewable energy (DRE) community. Whether you are promoting an event, launching […]
ARE advances distributed renewables agenda at major global energy events in the UAE
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) strengthened its global advocacy for distributed renewable energy (DRE) during a series of high-level international energy events held in the United Arab Emirates. ARE CEO David Lecoque represented ARE at the IRENA Coalition for […]
Call for service providers: branding & marketing, event coordination, interpretation, live stream
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. To support the organisation of EAIF 2026, ARE seeks the services of independent […]
ToR: Booking of exhibition service provider 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 Safari Park (Nairobi, Kenya). ARE requests proposals based on the Terms of Reference below for […]