Category: Member article
Rehabilitation of a hydropower plant in DRC to empower surrounding communities by JLA Hydro
In the hills north of Bukavu, in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a small rural community named Murhesa has witnessed the revival of a vital source of life and progress: electricity. Once powered by a […]
How renewables, storage, and smart controls are reinventing grid support
As the global energy transition accelerates, decentralisation and decarbonisation are redefining the way we generate and manage power. Nowhere is this shift more visible than at the edge of the grid, where innovation is thriving. Here, the combination of renewable […]
BURN secures USD 5M from ARE Member EDFI ElectriFI to scale electric cooking in Kenya
BURN, Africa’s leading clean cookstove manufacturer, distributor, and carbon project developer, has received a USD 5 million investment from ARE Member EDFI Management Company (EDFI MC) through the EU Funded Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI). This investment will allow over 100,000 […]
Moon & ANKA create MOOKA raising €20m for universal access to energy in Madagascar
Antananarivo, 23 April 2025 – Moon and ARE Member ANKA announced the official creation of MOOKA, a strategic joint venture that aims to achieve universal access to energy in Madagascar through an innovative ‘Energy-as-a-Service’ (EaaS) model. The announcement was made […]
Scaling clean cooking use through smart commercial models & digital tools
The clean cooking sector plays a critical role in achieving global climate goals and advancing social equity. Today, over 2.3 billion people still rely on polluting fuels like wood, charcoal, and kerosene for cooking, contributing to deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, […]
How to use carbon credits to support projects in East Africa
Attracting private finance to invest in sub-Saharan Africa has always been difficult. Any energy project faces uncertainties related to energy payments or changing regulatory scenarios. OffgridSun has been implementing off-grid PV projects in many African countries for many years, but […]
EDP opens applications to support projects in Africa & Brazil with EUR 1 million
For the first time since it was launched in 2018, the A2E Fund includes a region outside Africa – Brazil – which joins four more African countries. Applications for the new edition are open until 5 May. ARE Member EDP […]
ennos & Innovex join forces to revolutionise sustainable water access in Africa
Swiss solar water pump innovator and ARE Member ennos and Ugandan technology and electronics manufacturing leader Innovex have officially launched a groundbreaking partnership aimed at addressing water scarcity in rural and developing regions. The partnership was inaugurated by Hon. Dr. […]
Ukraine, 3 years after the start of the war: how decentralised solar solutions are helping to resist Russian attacks
Since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, almost two-thirds of the country’s electricity production capacity has been destroyed, plunging the Ukrainian population into an unprecedented energy crisis. In response to this situation, ARE Member Electriciens sans frontières (ESF) has deployed […]
Agros closes Series A funding round of USD 4.25M to scale solar-powered irrigation in Southeast Asia
Singapore, 11 March 2025 – Agros, a pioneer in solar-powered irrigation for the agricultural sector in Southeast Asia, has closed a USD 4.25 million Series A funding round to accelerate its expansion and innovation. Co-led by long-time investors and ARE […]