Category: News
ARE highlights nexus of distributed renewables & telecom at MWC 2025
A high-level delegation from the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), including AG Energies Co. Ltd, Asantys Systems GmbH, Bamboo Capital Partners, CEGASA, NESELTEC, SAGEMCOM, Upya Technologies, and Victron Energy, attended MWC Kigali to explore synergies between renewable electrification and telecom […]
ARE Investment Academy concludes with the certification of 2025 cohort
The participants in the 2025 edition of the ARE Investment Academy successfully completed the final module and received their certifications at SAM 2025, where they had the chance to present their pitches. Designed to boost investment readiness in Africa’s decentralised […]
ARE pushes for inclusive financing for renewables at SAM 2025
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) participated in the African Inclusive Finance Week, of which it has been a longstanding partner. Organised by ARE Member ADA Asbl, SAM 2025 took place in Nairobi, Kenya, on 13-17 October 2025. Jens Jaeger, […]
ARE powers innovation at Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF) 2025
Hosted by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in collaboration with UNDP Nigeria and the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), the Forum brought together government leaders, global development partners, investors, and innovators — all united by a shared mission to position […]
ARE in Action: behind the scenes of the Global Gateway Forum
In the last year and beyond, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) has been actively pushing for blended finance, equity, grants, and technical assistance at the EU level through its Global Gateway engagements. As the leading association of the distributed […]
ARE & Schneider Electric publish a new Position Paper to champion gender equality
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) and ARE Member Schneider Electric published a new position paper titled “Advancing gender equality in the renewable energy sector“. The document highlights how Schneider Electric and the Alliance for Rural Electrification are championing gender equality in […]
ARE to promote decentralised green technologies at the upcoming OFF-GRID Expo + Conference
The OFF-GRID Expo + Conference 2025 is a pivotal industry hub for decentralised green technologies and the off-grid sector. More than 50 exhibitors will showcase their innovations in off-grid technologies during this two-day event. Furthermore, it will feature a conference and […]
New White Paper by ENGIE Energy Access urges rethink of grant funding for energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa
ARE Member ENGIE Energy Access has released a new white paper, Maximising Impact: Transforming Grant Funding for Energy Access, calling for a shift in the way grant funding is structured and delivered to help close the energy access gap across […]
Arnergy commissions 150 kVA solar system at Abia Specialist Hospital
ARE Member Arnergy, a leading distributed energy company, has commissioned a 150 kVA solar energy system with 430 kWh of storage capacity at the Abia State Specialist and Diagnostic Centre. This marks a significant milestone in sustainable healthcare infrastructure. The system now […]
ARE to send key delegation to Mobile World Congress 2025 in Kigali
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) is proud to announce that it will send a key delegation to Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali 2025 on 21-23 October, the African continent’s largest and most influential connectivity event. Organised by the GSMA, […]