Author: Okan Özkan
ARE elects Maud Watelet as President and welcomes seven new Board Members at its General Meeting
20 June 2025, Brussels – The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) recently held its General Meeting, where Ms Maud Watelet (EDFI MC – ElectriFI) was elected as the new President of ARE. In addition, seven new Board Members were elected: […]
Government Project Support Agreement signed for the 30 MWac Vungu Solar project in Zimbabwe
Cape Town, South Africa: During the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) being held in Cape Town this week, Vungu Solar Pvt Ltd announced the signing of a Government Project Support Agreement (GPSA), with the Government of Zimbabwe. The announcement marks an […]
Rehabilitation of a hydropower plant in DRC to empower surrounding communities by JLA Hydro
In the hills north of Bukavu, in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a small rural community named Murhesa has witnessed the revival of a vital source of life and progress: electricity. Once powered by a […]
How renewables, storage, and smart controls are reinventing grid support
As the global energy transition accelerates, decentralisation and decarbonisation are redefining the way we generate and manage power. Nowhere is this shift more visible than at the edge of the grid, where innovation is thriving. Here, the combination of renewable […]
ARE Champions DRE solutions at ACEF’s 20th anniversary
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) took part in the Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2025 held at the ADB Headquarters in Manila between 2-6 June. Marking its 20th anniversary, ACEF reaffirmed its reputation as a pivotal platform for knowledge […]
CrossBoundary Access and ANKA announce $20 million mini-grid partnership in Madagascar
CrossBoundary Access and ANKA have signed agreements to finance, build, and operate a $20 million mini-grid portfolio in Madagascar The partnership aims to bring power to over 62,000 people in Madagascar by 2026 CrossBoundary Access and ANKA have signed agreements […]
ARE contributes to key policy dialogue in Addis Ababa to accelerate rural electrification for industrialisation
A high-level policy dialogue convened stakeholders from across Africa to accelerate rural electrification as a driver of industrialisation. The event brought together representatives from more than 30 African countries, including regulatory authorities, industry associations, and development partners, to chart a […]
ARE Champions off-grid innovations at Intersolar Europe 2025
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) made a strong mark at this year’s Intersolar Europe by spearheading conversations on key off-grid energy solutions. During the Off-Grid Conference, ARE moderated a dedicated session exploring electric cooking, cooling, and water treatment — […]
BURN secures USD 5M from ARE Member EDFI ElectriFI to scale electric cooking in Kenya
BURN, Africa’s leading clean cookstove manufacturer, distributor, and carbon project developer, has received a USD 5 million investment from ARE Member EDFI Management Company (EDFI MC) through the EU Funded Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI). This investment will allow over 100,000 […]
DRE Impact Stories showcase impact of Team Europe projects across Africa
As part of a GET.invest project, the Alliance for Rural Electrification has launched the Renewables for Impact campaign, highlighting the transformative role of distributed renewable energy in Sub-Saharan Africa. This campaign features a series of compelling impact stories that showcase successful Team Europe-supported […]