Author: Okan Özkan
The Government of Burundi, in partnership with the World Bank and ARE, is organising the third edition of the Burundi Renewable Energy Access Days
14 October 2024, Bujumbura – In order to accelerate progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal No. 7, and under the high patronage of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Burundi, the Ministry of Water, Energy, and Mines (MINHEM), […]
Le Gouvernement du Burundi en partenariat avec la Banque mondiale et l’ARE organisent la troisième édition des Journées sur l’accès à l’énergie renouvelable au Burundi
14 octobre 2024, Bujumbura – Afin d’accélérer le rythme pour atteindre l’Objectif de Développement Durable n°7, et sous le haut patronage de Son Excellence le Président de la République du Burundi, le Ministère de l’Hydraulique, de l’Énergie et des Mines […]
ProBaMet Project battery disposal guidance for Nigeria
The Partnership for Responsible Battery and Metal Recycling (ProBaMet), implemented by Oeko-Institut, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), SRADev Nigeria, and Platform Lead (an initiative of WirtschaftsVereinigung Metalle), was launched with the aim of promoting responsible battery recycling in Nigeria. […]
ARE to participate in Enlit Asia 2024 with an impactful Industry Delegation
Enlit Asia 2024, inspired by Malaysia’s the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), is a fuel-agnostic platform that enables the energy transition from Malaysia to the region. Armed with first-hand content provided by the industry, Enlit Asia 2024 is themed “Enabling a Multidimensional Energy Transition in ASEAN” and will be held 8 – 10 October 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. […]
ARE launches 3 key Circles at the first-ever Industry Action Dialogue & Reception
The inaugural ARE Industry Action Dialogue & Reception successfully brought together 75 participants for a day of collaborative discussions and sector-driven networking on 19 September 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. The event kicked off with a Member lunch, creating a welcoming […]
CORE & ARE conclude awareness training for women and agricultural end-users of DRE systems in Madagascar
[French translation available below] The awareness campaign, organised by the CORE Initiative and the Alliance for Rural Electrification in collaboration with the local Malagasy NGO Sodiat Foundation and supported by ADEME, took place between 29 April and 4 May 2024. […]
ARE joins S-@ccess Conference in Mallorca, wins prestigious poster award
ARE actively participated in the S-@ccess – Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini Grids Conference held in Mallorca from 4-6 September 2024. This year’s event focused on the intersection of energy access with key sectors, such as healthcare, education, and clean […]
What are the decentralised renewable energy solutions?
Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) systems have emerged as the most efficient and cost-reliable solutions to bring energy to underserved areas, especially in rural and remote communities, where extension of transmission lines is not economically viable and sometimes geographically challenging due […]
ARE boosts its impact in Africa and Asia with new regional programme experts
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) is pleased to announce the addition of four regional programme experts to support the scale-up of the CORE and GEAR initiatives in Africa and Asia to turbocharge renewable electrification and energy efficiency. Catherine Mukobo […]
Why & how mobile operators are looking to renewables to power networks across Africa
George Kibala Bauer, Director, Digital Utilities, GSMA Mobile connectivity is vital for people and businesses across Africa, providing access to critical information, services, and income-generating opportunities. Disruptions in connectivity have widespread impacts on households and economies across the continent. Mobile […]