Category: News
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 […]
ARE Investment Academy kicks off with enthusiastic cohort of 20 SMEs
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) launched the latest editions of the ARE Investment Academy on 7 April 2025, in Kampala, Uganda, on the sidelines of the Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2025. Designed to boost investment readiness in Africa’s […]
ARE engages at Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue as Germany commits €100 billion to climate action
ARE actively engaged at the at Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue and German-African Energy Forum on 17-18 March 2025, where German officials reaffirmed the importance of energy access, with EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen also prioritising the issue. A key highlight […]
Circular solutions for a toxic challenge: Africa’s first regional conference for safe battery recycling
On 18–19 March 2025, 170 stakeholders from across Africa convened in Abuja for the conference “Upgrading the Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Sector in the African Region”, co-hosted by the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) under the ProBaMet project. As Africa’s first […]