Author: Okan Özkan
Black Friday Exclusive: Special deals on ARE Memberships
This Black Friday, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) is thrilled to offer an exclusive deal to new Members: Free Membership for 2024 Up to 50% off on 2025 Memberships Premium benefits: Speaking slots in ARE Webinars; Feature articles in […]
ARE underlined the role of subsidies in accelerating mini-grids at Digital Energy Challenge Bootcamp
A dynamic gathering of leading stakeholders in Africa’s energy access sector marked the Digital Energy Challenge Bootcamp and Awards Ceremony in Brussels on 28 November 2024, an initiative organised by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in partnership with the European […]
Hamara Grid Commissions Its 17th Mini-Grid in Nagaland, India
Ukha Village in Mon District, Nagaland, is the latest beneficiary of sustainable development, as ARE Member Hamara Grid proudly announces the commissioning of its 17th mini-grid. This milestone marks the third mini-grid completed under the CAT Electrification Initiative, implemented with […]
cdw Stiftung successfully launches a solar off-grid system in southern Belize
ARE Member cdw Stiftung has successfully launched a solar off-grid system in Corazon Creek, located in southern Belize. For the first time, nearly 400 residents of this Central American village now have reliable access to electricity. The government of Belize […]
ARE Board re-elects Camille Andre-Bataille and Christophe Poline as Vice Presidents
ARE is delighted to announce the re-election of Camille Andre-Bataille (ANKA Madagascar) and Christophe Poline (Schneider Electric) as Vice-Presidents. Both leaders bring a wealth of expertise and unwavering dedication to the board, strengthening ARE’s mission to drive sustainable energy solutions […]
ARE to drive the conversation on sustainable energy with a powerful delegation at COP29
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29, is currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November. This pivotal event, which brings together global leaders, stakeholders, and advocates, addresses pressing climate issues and aims to solidify […]
ARE honoured with Silver Award for the International Association of the Year at the Association Excellence Awards 2024
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) has been recognised with the prestigious Silver Award for International Association of the Year at the Association Excellence Awards 2024. Held in London on 8 November 2024, the awards celebrated the exceptional work of […]
ARE calls for support for energy storage innovation in the DRE space
The Energy Storage Partnership (ESP) Stakeholders Forum and Partners Meeting 2024, hosted by the World Bank and MASEN (Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy) on November 4-7, 2024 in Marrakesh, Morocco, brought together industry leaders, government representatives, and experts to discuss […]
ARE emphasises “access to energy” goal in Latin America at the European Commission
Yesterday, at a European Commission event focused on investment incentives for energy projects in Argentina, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) underscored the critical need for energy access in parallel with energy transition goals in Argentina and Latin America & […]
ARE engages with key climate investors in Washington to accelerate DRE growth
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) recently joined a select group of approximately 40 participants at the Climate Investment Funds’ Transformational Change Workshop in Washington, D.C. on 15-17 October 2024. The workshop focused on strategies to achieve impactful, large-scale results […]