Author: Ling Ng
EDP’s A2E Fund: Empowering sustainable development across multiple SDGs
EDP (Energias de Portugal), a global energy company operating across the energy sector’s value chain, is significantly contributing to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its operations, investments, and strong sustainability commitment play a pivotal role in achieving SDGs related to […]
Building capacity among the next generation of Nigerian off-grid solar practitioners
Did you know that Nigeria is the country with the largest electricity access deficit in the world? An estimated 86 million Nigerians live without access to affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity. This, coupled with the strong reliance on expensive and […]
Delegation prepares for COP28: ARE takes action
ARE will participate at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) this year again in Dubai with a delegation of its members. COP brings together government, business, NGOs, and civil society leaders, represents a critical moment to strengthen collaboration and […]
ARE kicks off Southeast Asia Working Group
ARE inaugurated its first ever Southeast Asia Working Group with the ambition of scaling up ARE’s presence, efforts, and impact in the region. Nine ARE Members joined the meeting and provided their inputs to ARE’s Southeast Asia Blueprint. Together with […]
CORE takes bold steps to bridge skills gap in the DRE sector, aiming to train 10,000 practitioners by 2025
The solution to the sustainability challenge lies with the skills of the local workforce, which must be strengthened to deal with the monumental increase in decentralised electrification needs in the years to come. A recent survey with DRE industry […]
Renewable energy solutions to create thousands of green jobs in rural areas
Across the world renewable energy solutions are expected to create 45 million direct jobs by 2050. This energy revolution promises a cleaner and more sustainable future for our planet while offering unprecedented employment opportunities. At the core of this evolution, […]
Bringing safe and sustainable water to Africa’s camps
In September 2023, GFM Fotovoltaica and GENAQ installed the first solar-powered atmospheric water generator in Djibouti. The project is part of a strategic partnership agreement between both companies to promote the drinking water generation in areas where this resource is […]
ARE, in collaboration with GET.invest, successfully executes Eswatini Investment Academy to foster DRE growth
From 10 October to 20 November 2023, ARE and GET.invest joined forces to implement the Eswatini Investment Academy. The primary objective of this comprehensive training initiative was to identify and empower 10 early-stage DRE companies based in Eswatini. The programme […]
EU Green Power Transformation Forum to spearhead dialogue on adopting renewable energy solutions in Eswatini
Ezulwini, 14 November 2023 – The European Union (EU) Delegation to the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), GET.invest and GET.transform are thrilled to invite clean energy stakeholders to the EU Green Power Transformation Forum on 20-21 November […]
ARE takes the stage at International Vienna Energy & Climate Forum, advocating for green industrialisation and energy efficiency
The International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum is a solutions platform to accelerate low-emission, climate-resilient development around the world. The energy and climate forum held on 2-3 November facilitates multi-sectoral, multi-stakeholder and inter-disciplinary dialogue to advance sustainable energy development while […]