Category: News
Lesotho hosts first-ever energy access dialogue to unlock renewable potential
Lesotho’s mountainous terrain has long complicated efforts to achieve universal energy access, despite its considerable untapped renewable energy resources. Effectively harnessing these resources is seen as key to providing affordable and sustainable energy to underserved communities. The first-ever Lesotho Energy […]
ARE Investment Academy empowers Lesotho DRE entrepreneurs
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) successfully completed the ARE Investment Academy – Lesotho Edition on 24–26 June 2025, during the Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue (LEAD) in Maseru. The programme was originally launched on 7 April 2025 in Kampala, Uganda, […]
Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2025 is out
Energy access improving, but international financial support still needed to boost progress and address disparities Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2025 finds that almost 92% of the world’s population now has basic access to electricity. Despite an improvement since […]
Save the date: EAIF 2026 will take place in Nairobi on 21-24 April 2026
ARE Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) is the top annual investment event, enabling and fostering partnerships for the purpose of energy access, renewable electrification and the green energy transition worldwide. EAIF 2026 will be organised by the Alliance for Rural […]
ARE Champions DRE solutions at ACEF’s 20th anniversary
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) took part in the Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2025 held at the ADB Headquarters in Manila between 2-6 June. Marking its 20th anniversary, ACEF reaffirmed its reputation as a pivotal platform for knowledge […]
CrossBoundary Access and ANKA announce $20 million mini-grid partnership in Madagascar
CrossBoundary Access and ANKA have signed agreements to finance, build, and operate a $20 million mini-grid portfolio in Madagascar The partnership aims to bring power to over 62,000 people in Madagascar by 2026 CrossBoundary Access and ANKA have signed agreements […]
ARE contributes to key policy dialogue in Addis Ababa to accelerate rural electrification for industrialisation
A high-level policy dialogue convened stakeholders from across Africa to accelerate rural electrification as a driver of industrialisation. The event brought together representatives from more than 30 African countries, including regulatory authorities, industry associations, and development partners, to chart a […]
ARE Champions off-grid innovations at Intersolar Europe 2025
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) made a strong mark at this year’s Intersolar Europe by spearheading conversations on key off-grid energy solutions. During the Off-Grid Conference, ARE moderated a dedicated session exploring electric cooking, cooling, and water treatment — […]
DRE Impact Stories showcase impact of Team Europe projects across Africa
As part of a GET.invest project, the Alliance for Rural Electrification has launched the Renewables for Impact campaign, highlighting the transformative role of distributed renewable energy in Sub-Saharan Africa. This campaign features a series of compelling impact stories that showcase successful Team Europe-supported […]
ARE Member Circles Continue to Shape the Industry
Since their launch in 2024, the Member working groups, known as Circles, of the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) have become a cornerstone of industry dialogue through both in-person and virtual meetings and workshops. The most recent edition of these […]