Category: News
ARE meets Madagascar’s Fisheries Minister to advance renewables in the blue economy
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) met with Jaco Chan Kit Waye, Minister of Fisheries and the Blue Economy of Madagascar, to discuss strengthening collaboration on distributed renewable energy solutions. Talks focused on boosting the productive use of renewable energy […]
Training for tomorrow’s grid: The GEAR Zimbabwe pilot
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) conducted the Pilot Grid Efficiency & Resilience (GEAR) Demand Flexibility Training Workshop from 16–18 February 2026 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The event was successfully delivered in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA). The three-day interactive […]
ARE strengthens Indian–European cooperation at India Distributed Renewable Energy Summit 2026
The India Distributed Renewable Energy Summit (IDRES) 2026 took place in New Delhi on 10-11 February as a flagship forum aimed at accelerating India’s energy transition and advancing the country’s net-zero ambitions. Over two days, the summit brought together national, […]
ARE Media Kit is out: Reach 60,000 DRE stakeholders worldwide
Our brand-new Media Kit offers a premier opportunity to amplify your business across our global communication network of over 60,000 sector players. Maximise your influence within the global distributed renewable energy (DRE) community. Whether you are promoting an event, launching […]
International Day of Clean Energy: Powering a Sustainable Future
Established in 2023 by the United Nations, the International Day of Clean Energy is observed annually on 26 January, highlighting the critical role of clean and renewable energy in ensuring a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future for everyone. Clean energy refers to all those sources that produce little to no greenhouse […]
ARE advances distributed renewables agenda at major global energy events in the UAE
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) strengthened its global advocacy for distributed renewable energy (DRE) during a series of high-level international energy events held in the United Arab Emirates. ARE CEO David Lecoque represented ARE at the IRENA Coalition for […]
Where the sector aligns: ARE hosts 2025 Industry Action Dialogue
On 4 December 2025, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) hosted the 3rd edition of the Industry Action Dialogue. This exclusive in-person gathering in the heart of Europe saw the participation of more than 60 ARE Members and Partners, to […]
Burundi accelerates the implementation of the National Energy Compact during the 4th edition of the Renewable Energy Access Day
Bujumbura, 3 December 2025 – In the presence of His Excellency the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Mineral, Energy, Industry, Trade and Tourism Resources (MRMEICT), in collaboration with the World Bank and the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), organised the […]
ARE welcomes AU-EU commitments, calls for stronger support to DRE
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) welcomes the outcomes of the AU-EU Summit and the EU-Africa Business Forum (EABF) held in Luanda on 24–25 November 2025. The discussions reaffirm that Africa and Europe remain partners of choice for resilient and […]
ARE showcases strong engagement at the OFF-GRID Expo + Conference as the Industry Partner
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) was proud to participate once again in the Off-Grid Expo + Conference (OEC), held on 30–31 October 2025 in Augsburg, Germany, organised by Messe Augsburg. Over the years, ARE has supported the OEC as […]