Author: Okan Özkan
Lesotho hosts first-ever energy access dialogue to unlock renewable potential
Lesotho’s mountainous terrain has long complicated efforts to achieve universal energy access, despite its considerable untapped renewable energy resources. Effectively harnessing these resources is seen as key to providing affordable and sustainable energy to underserved communities. The first-ever Lesotho Energy […]
ARE Investment Academy empowers Lesotho DRE entrepreneurs
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) successfully completed the ARE Investment Academy – Lesotho Edition on 24–26 June 2025, during the Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue (LEAD) in Maseru. The programme was originally launched on 7 April 2025 in Kampala, Uganda, […]
Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2025 is out
Energy access improving, but international financial support still needed to boost progress and address disparities Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2025 finds that almost 92% of the world’s population now has basic access to electricity. Despite an improvement since […]
Call for service providers for booking of 8 meeting rooms in Abuja, Nigeria
Booking of meeting rooms for Nigerian Renewable Energy Innovation Forum 2025 The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) seeks a service provider through the comprehensive terms of reference below for booking meeting rooms for the Nigerian Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF) […]
Save the date: EAIF 2026 will take place in Nairobi on 21-24 April 2026
ARE Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) is the top annual investment event, enabling and fostering partnerships for the purpose of energy access, renewable electrification and the green energy transition worldwide. EAIF 2026 will be organised by the Alliance for Rural […]
Yes – distributed renewable energy technologies are ready to be deployed
The renewable energy sector is growing faster than ever, driven by breakthroughs in technology, stronger policy support and falling costs, especially for solar PV and wind power. Thanks to their flexibility, affordability and rapid deployment, distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems […]
CO2 neutral cooking solutions with local Pay-As-You-Go option, BT, energy performance monitoring and USB charging output
As the global demand for clean energy rises, PV-solar cooking is emerging as a practical and sustainable solution. Solar cooking not only reduces dependency on wood and charcoal, but also lowers indoor air pollution, cuts CO₂ emissions, and saves time […]
How CSP Offers Unique Opportunities for Economic Development
By: Bruce Anderson, Founder and CEO – 247Solar, Inc. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) is emerging as a pivotal technology in the global transition to sustainable energy, offering a suite of socio-economic benefits that extend well beyond clean electricity generation. […]
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 […]