Author: Okan Özkan
ARE to participate in Enlit Asia 2024 with an impactful Industry Delegation
Enlit Asia 2024, inspired by Malaysia’s the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), is a fuel-agnostic platform that enables the energy transition from Malaysia to the region. Armed with first-hand content provided by the industry, Enlit Asia 2024 is themed “Enabling a Multidimensional Energy Transition in ASEAN” and will be held 8 – 10 October 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. […]
ARE launches 3 key Circles at the first-ever Industry Action Dialogue & Reception
The inaugural ARE Industry Action Dialogue & Reception successfully brought together 75 participants for a day of collaborative discussions and sector-driven networking on 19 September 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. The event kicked off with a Member lunch, creating a welcoming […]
CORE & ARE conclude awareness training for women and agricultural end-users of DRE systems in Madagascar
[French translation available below] The awareness campaign, organised by the CORE Initiative and the Alliance for Rural Electrification in collaboration with the local Malagasy NGO Sodiat Foundation and supported by ADEME, took place between 29 April and 4 May 2024. […]
ARE joins S-@ccess Conference in Mallorca, wins prestigious poster award
ARE actively participated in the S-@ccess – Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini Grids Conference held in Mallorca from 4-6 September 2024. This year’s event focused on the intersection of energy access with key sectors, such as healthcare, education, and clean […]
What are the decentralised renewable energy solutions?
Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) systems have emerged as the most efficient and cost-reliable solutions to bring energy to underserved areas, especially in rural and remote communities, where extension of transmission lines is not economically viable and sometimes geographically challenging due […]
ARE boosts its impact in Africa and Asia with new regional programme experts
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) is pleased to announce the addition of four regional programme experts to support the scale-up of the CORE and GEAR initiatives in Africa and Asia to turbocharge renewable electrification and energy efficiency. Catherine Mukobo […]
Why & how mobile operators are looking to renewables to power networks across Africa
George Kibala Bauer, Director, Digital Utilities, GSMA Mobile connectivity is vital for people and businesses across Africa, providing access to critical information, services, and income-generating opportunities. Disruptions in connectivity have widespread impacts on households and economies across the continent. Mobile […]
EMPO-NI introduces innovative Solar Direct Heater with optimised power generation
A new application, the Solar Direct Heater (SDH), has been developed, aiming to improve the efficiency of converting solar energy into heat. The system couples a photovoltaic (PV) panel with a heating element, or resistor, to generate heat from solar […]
The role of energy storage & recycling in the distributed renewable energy market
Integrating variable renewable energy resources into power grids is crucial for achieving a sustainable energy future. A key enabler of this integration is energy storage, which facilitates the expanded use of renewable energy technologies. This not only increases access to […]
Call for service providers: Venue & catering for 2-day corporate conference in Lesotho
Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) will organise the Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue 2024 on 13-14 November 2024 in Maseru, Lesotho. ARE requests proposals based on the Terms of Reference below for booking a venue and catering for the event. The […]