Author: Okan Özkan
Call for Expressions of Interest for ARE Investment Academy 2025
ARE INVESTMENT ACADEMY 2025 – SME Accelerator Programme “Energy Access Finance and Investor relations/expectations” Training and capacity building programme for companies active in the decentralised renewable energy sector in Africa 31 March – 17 October 2025 | virtual and in-person […]
Productive Use of Renewable Energy: Driving growth through communities
The economic development of rural and peri-urban communities largely depends on access to modern, reliable energy. A farmer can operate more efficiently with renewable energy powered irrigation, and a grocery store can increase profits with lighting and cooling solutions. However, […]
Anzana Electric Group & TDB Group announce financial close of €35m for 10 MW hydropower projects in Burundi
TDB Group and ARE Member Anzana Electric Group (“Anzana”) announce the financial close and first utilization of a portfolio project debt package for two run-of-river hydropower projects in Burundi developed by Songa Energy. This USD 35 million 10.65MW long-term debt […]
80 companies endorse Circularity Guidelines on end-of-life battery management
In a landmark move to promote sustainable practices in renewable energy space, 80 companies have endorsed the newly launched Circularity Guidelines on end-of-life battery management, developed under the Partnership for Responsible Battery and Metal Recycling (ProBaMet). This initiative, implemented by Oeko-Institut, the Alliance […]
African leaders commit to expanding energy access at Mission 300 Summit
In a landmark commitment to transform Africa’s energy landscape, thirty African Heads of State and governments pledged to accelerate access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity. The declaration was made during the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, a high-profile two-day […]
ARE & REIAMA partner to boost decentralised renewable energy in Malawi
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) and the Renewable Energy Industries Association of Malawi (REIAMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their collaboration in advancing decentralised renewable energy (DRE) solutions across Malawi. This partnership is designed to […]
Entric Power Systems publishes two new papers on energy transition
ARE Member Entric Power Systems has furthered the global energy transition discourse with two publications authored by its CEO, Tam Kemabonta. The papers address key challenges and propose innovative solutions to accelerate sustainable energy access across Africa. Institutional frameworks to […]
40 companies endorse Circularity Guidelines on end-of-life battery management
In a landmark move to promote sustainable practices in renewable energy space, 40 companies have endorsed the newly launched Circularity Guidelines on end-of-life battery management, developed under the Partnership for Responsible Battery and Metal Recycling (ProBaMet). This initiative, implemented by […]
ARE announces key focus topics for 2025
Over the past year, ARE’s communication channels have seen significant growth, drawing increased attention from private sector actors, public institutions, and investors. Building on this momentum, ARE has identified six priority topics for its 2025 Editorial Calendar: Topics Newsletter publication […]
ARE launches exclusive Tender Platform
The Alliance for Rural Electrification has unveiled its latest tool—the ARE Tender Platform! This cutting-edge tool will serve as a one-stop destination for the newest and most relevant tender opportunities in the renewable electrification sector. Spanning regions including Africa, Asia, […]