Author: Okan Özkan
EMPO-NI introduces innovative Solar Direct Heater with optimised power generation
A new application, the Solar Direct Heater (SDH), has been developed, aiming to improve the efficiency of converting solar energy into heat. The system couples a photovoltaic (PV) panel with a heating element, or resistor, to generate heat from solar […]
The role of energy storage & recycling in the distributed renewable energy market
Integrating variable renewable energy resources into power grids is crucial for achieving a sustainable energy future. A key enabler of this integration is energy storage, which facilitates the expanded use of renewable energy technologies. This not only increases access to […]
Call for service providers: Venue & catering for 2-day corporate conference in Lesotho
Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) will organise the Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue 2024 on 13-14 November 2024 in Maseru, Lesotho. ARE requests proposals based on the Terms of Reference below for booking a venue and catering for the event. The […]
Pioneering circular economy in e-waste management of solar kits
At OffgridSun, our mission is to drive sustainability and innovation in renewable energy. We are excited to spotlight our partner, Inter Ethiopia Solutions PLC, a company at the forefront of circular economy practices and e-waste management in Ethiopia. Their work […]
How industry can make battery recycling more sustainable in Nigeria
The rise of decentralised renewable energy (DRE) systems in Africa has brought about an increased deployment of batteries, particularly lead-acid batteries, which are the most used battery-type on the continent. As production volumes soar, the issue of sustainable battery recycling […]
ARE supports small and medium enterprises through ARE Investment Academies
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) organised its sixth edition of Investment Academies, providing critical business and financial training for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs). Over the past three years, the academies—offered in English, French, and Portuguese—have equipped participants with […]
AEA2024: ARE selected as finalist for the International Association of the Year award
The Association Excellence Awards (AEA) have been run annually since 2015 and were founded to recognise the essential work that associations, trade bodies, unions and professional organisations conduct on behalf of their members. Attended by over 350 association executives each […]
Call for service providers: Branding & catering for ARE Industry Action Dialogue & Reception
The ARE Industry Action Dialogue and “Electrify the Night!” evening reception will take place on 19 September 2024 in Brussels. This exclusive event is a prime opportunity for ARE Members to connect, collaborate, and create strategies to boost the deployment […]
ARE participates in the UN/Austria Symposium
On 17-18 July 2024, ARE attended the UN/ Austria Symposium 2024 in Graz, Austria. The Symposium aims to bridge the gap between space applications and technologies providers, users and wider community. This year’s edition focused on the cross-fertilisation of ideas […]
ARE’s virtual intervention at Ghana-EU Business Forum promotes DRE solutions
The Ghana-EU Business Forum on 3-4 July 2024 provided an opportunity for the European Union, its Member States and the private sector from Europe and Ghana to engage the Ghanaian administration on their respective investment agendas in a transparent and […]