Author: Okan Özkan
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 […]
Key announcements made at the Burundi Renewable Energy Access Days
Bujumbura, 22 October 2024 – The third edition of the Burundi Renewable Energy Access Days (BREAD 2024) took place in Bujumbura on 15-16 October 2024. Organised by the Ministry of Hydraulics, Energy and Mines (MINHEM), the World Bank and the Alliance […]
ARE reaffirms commitment to renewable electrification at GOGSFE in Nairobi
From 8-10 October, ARE participated in the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo 2024 (GOGSFE) in Nairobi, reinforcing its commitment to advancing renewable electrification across sub-Saharan Africa. The event provided an excellent platform to meet with over 20 ARE Members […]
ARE wraps up successful mission at Enlit Asia 2024
ARE successfully completed a key mission in Southeast Asia, serving as the ‘Association Partner’ at Enlit Asia 2024 that took place in Kuala Lumpur on 8-10 October 2024. With a strong focus on scaling the impact of Distributed Renewable Energy […]