Author: Okan Özkan
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 […]
India Energy Storage Week sees key contributions from ARE
ARE attended the India Energy Storage Week (IESW) on 1 – 5 July in New Delhi, India. IESW is a B2B networking & business event focused on renewable energy, advanced batteries, alternative energy storage solutions, electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, green […]
ARE engages in the Africa Energy Forum featuring key discussions and industry announcement
ARE attended the 26th Edition of Africa Energy Forum on 25-28 June 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. The Africa Energy Forum gathers Africa’s key stakeholders, investors, and future leaders and acts as a platform for collaboration and innovation in the continent’s […]
ARE re-elects Alexis Rehbinder as President and welcomes three new Board Members at its General Meeting
1 July 2024, Brussels – The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) recently held its Ordinary General Meeting, where Alexis Rehbinder (GDS International) was re-elected as President. Additionally, three new Board Members were elected: Gillian-Alexandre Huart (ENGIE Energy Access), Maud Watelet […]
Time to scale investments to address expanding electricity access gap
The world is facing a critical challenge: ensuring everyone has access to electricity by 2030, an objective outlined in Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7). However, recent trends paint a concerning picture. According to the World Bank’s latest 2024 Tracking SDG7 […]