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ARE Member Sunna Design takes Zayed Future Energy Prize

The battery developed by Sunna Design is designed to last a decade in harsh climatic conditions with temperatures up to 70 ° C. READ MORE

ARE Member ENGIE Rassembleurs d’Energies, Shell & Swedfund Invest $20 Million to Scale Renewable Mini-grid Business in Africa & Asia

Patna, India, 15 January 2018 – Husk Power Systems, a leading rural distributed utility company operating mini-grids in Asia and Africa, announced a US $20 million equity investment* by Shell Technology Ventures LLC, Swedish development finance institution Swedfund International and ARE Me READ MORE

ARE Member Autarsys to Develop State-of-The-Art Energy Storage System for Refugee Camp in Northern Iraq

In partnership with German non-profit Atmosfair, with funding from the state of Baden-Württemberg, ARE Member Autarsys sets out to bring renewable energy to a refugee camp of 8,500 READ MORE

Over 10,000 Tanzanians powered by ARE Member Solaris Off-grid "Lighting Global Quality" products with SNV Results Based Finance

With only 36% of Tanzanians having access to electricity (21% in rural areas) and a vast majority of the country expected to remain off-grid for the coming decades, innovative financing mechanisms are needed to spur last-mile distribution of clean energy solutions. READ MORE

ARE Member Schneider Electric is Working to Restore Power to Puerto Rico with a Unique Off-grid Solution

Livermore, 21 December 2017 – ARE Member Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation is providing critical disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico markets leveraging their massive global infrastructure and local support. READ MORE

ARE and IDB launch joint publication on off-grid case studies from Latin America & the Caribbean

The 2nd Energy Week in Latin America & the Caribbean in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 4 – 7 December 2017 gathered 200 participants to exchange on experiences and knowledge related to the energy sector. READ MORE

ARE Member SolarNow raises $9m from Novastar and Shell

Leading off-grid solar company ARE Member SolarNow today announces its $9 million series-B equity round. This capital allows the Dutch company to scale its distribution in Uganda and Kenya and expand into new markets. Investors include Novastar and Shell. READ MORE

ARE Member Mobisol expands into Ethiopia with another strong distribution partnership

ARE Member Mobisol and SunTransfer Tech join hands to boost Ethiopia’s energy access with PAYG Solar by utilizing the “13 Months of Sunshine” READ MORE

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