AEA2024: ARE selected as finalist for the International Association of the Year award

The Association Excellence Awards (AEA) have been run annually since 2015 and were founded to recognise the essential work that associations, trade bodies, unions and professional organisations conduct on behalf of their members. Attended by over 350 association executives each […]


Call for service providers: Branding & catering for ARE Industry Action Dialogue & Reception

The ARE Industry Action Dialogue and “Electrify the Night!” evening reception will take place on 19 September 2024 in Brussels. This exclusive event is a prime opportunity for ARE Members to connect, collaborate, and create strategies to boost the deployment […]


ARE participates in the UN/Austria Symposium

On 17-18 July 2024, ARE attended the UN/ Austria Symposium 2024 in Graz, Austria. The Symposium aims to bridge the gap between space applications and technologies providers, users and wider community.   This year’s edition focused on the cross-fertilisation of ideas […]


ARE’s virtual intervention at Ghana-EU Business Forum promotes DRE solutions

The Ghana-EU Business Forum on 3-4 July 2024 provided an opportunity for the European Union, its Member States and the private sector from Europe and Ghana to engage the Ghanaian administration on their respective investment agendas in a transparent and […]


India Energy Storage Week sees key contributions from ARE

ARE attended the India Energy Storage Week (IESW) on 1 – 5 July in New Delhi, India. IESW is a B2B networking & business event focused on renewable energy, advanced batteries, alternative energy storage solutions, electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, green […]


ARE engages in the Africa Energy Forum featuring key discussions and industry announcement

ARE attended the 26th Edition of Africa Energy Forum on 25-28 June 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. The Africa Energy Forum gathers Africa’s key stakeholders, investors, and future leaders and acts as a platform for collaboration and innovation in the continent’s […]


ARE re-elects Alexis Rehbinder as President and welcomes three new Board Members at its General Meeting

1 July 2024, Brussels – The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) recently held its Ordinary General Meeting, where Alexis Rehbinder (GDS International) was re-elected as President. Additionally, three new Board Members were elected: Gillian-Alexandre Huart (ENGIE Energy Access), Maud Watelet […]


Time to scale investments to address expanding electricity access gap

The world is facing a critical challenge: ensuring everyone has access to electricity by 2030, an objective outlined in Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7). However, recent trends paint a concerning picture. According to the World Bank’s latest 2024 Tracking SDG7 […]


ARE highlights the key role of DRE systems for sustainable agriculture at Intersolar Europe

Deepak Mohapatra, Senior Officer, Business & Market Development at ARE, attended the 30th edition of Intersolar Europe on 19-21 June 2024 in Munich, Germany. Intersolar Europe serves as the industry platform for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, installers, service providers project developers, […]


Lanforce Energy and Qotto Bénin emerge as best pitchers at the ARE Investment Academy

From March to May 2024, ARE organised a new edition of the Investment Academy, supported by GET.invest, targeting early-stage, locally-owned, and women-owned or led businesses. The programme, offered in English and French, focused on delivering dedicated training in business and […]