On.Capital invests in Solarbox Africa, an emerging leader in electric 3-Wheelers

25 May 2023 - Solarbox Africa Inc, incubated by Wuri Ventures, brings a new approach to electrifying last-mile logistics for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (“FMCG”) and people. READ MORE

ARE Elects Alexis Rehbinder as President and Announces Two New Board Members

Brussels, 17 May 2023 - The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) held its annual General Assembly on 17 May 2023. READ MORE

Smart Energy Solutions for Africa calls for entrepreneurs

2 May 2023 - Smart Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) is a Research and Innovation Project funded by the European Commission under the Horizon2020 programme and coordinated by the ICLEI European Secretariat (a non-profit entity based in Brussels). READ MORE

Vitalite Zambia secures USD 1,5 million from EDFI ElectriFI to support its growth

27 April 2023 - ARE Member EDFI ElectriFI, the EU-funded Electrification Financing Initiative, is committed to invest a USD 1,5m convertible note in Vitalite Zambia, the pion READ MORE

InfraCo Africa and Afresco partner to deliver ‘Energy-as-a-Service’ solutions in Africa

Kampala, 26 April 2023 - ARE Member InfraCo Africa, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), is delighted to announce its investment  of US$1.5 million to enable A READ MORE

EDP is looking for energy access projects to finance in five African countries

20 April 2023 - Through A2E CSR Fund, ARE Member EDP provides one million euros to finance projects that contribute to fighting poverty and energy exclusion in Africa. READ MORE

Productive Use Appliance Financing Facility Opens First Public Auction Window

Nairobi, Kenya, 12 April 2023 - Access to productive use appliances can deliver significant economic, health, education, and quality of life benefits for the approximately 600 million people across the African continent who lack access to electricity. READ MORE

Ryse Energy Raises $15 Million in Growth Capital Round Led by RWE Energy Transition Investments

11 April 2023 – Abu Dhabi based ARE Member Ryse Energy, a global leader in decentralised renewable energy systems having sold or installed more than 4,000 units for clients worldwide, announ READ MORE

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