Author: Okan Özkan
EAIF 2024 host Nigeria is powering its future through decentralised renewable energy
Nigeria, being one of the largest economies in Africa and one of the fastest-growing populations globally, still faces a huge gap in energy access. Nevertheless, its vast natural resources offer the possibility to develop decentralised renewable energy (DRE) projects to […]
ARE contributes to the Mini-grid Business Podcast
In the latest episode of the Mini-Grid Business podcast, hosted by Nico Peterschmidt, CEO of ARE Member INENSUS GmbH, industry leaders convened to explore innovative solutions for rural electrification. The episode, titled “The Mini-Grid and Solar Home System Multi-Technology Approach […]
Tender opportunity: supply & delivery 1,500 third generation solar home systems in the Philippines
ARE Member acciona.org Foundation is seeking a company for the purchase and supply of 1,500 third-generation solar home systems in the Philippines. The 1,400 domestic systems should include solar panels with a peak power of minimum of 120 Wp and maximum […]
New publication: State of the Decentralised Renewable Energy Sector in India
Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) has tremendous potential to deliver social as well as economic benefits in a carbon-neutral and equitable manner. This report strongly brings out the multi-faceted potential of DRE in India through inputs from various major stakeholders in […]
ARE on doubling down efforts to deliver SDG 7 at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue
The ARE team attended the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue on 19-20 March 2024, which is the largest and longest-running energy transition conference organised by the German government. Every year, it gathers government representatives, global business leaders, scientists, leaders of international […]
ARE on the power of off-grid renewable solutions at Transforming Energy Access Forum in Kigali
ARE CEO David Lecoque attended the Transforming Energy Access Forum on 13-14 March 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda. The event gathered government representatives, policymakers, innovators and investors to discuss the progress in energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the […]
Tender opportunity: Supply & delivery of 300 home PV systems in Chile
ARE Member acciona.org Foundation is seeking a company for the purchase and supply of 300 PV Home Systems in Chile. Batteries must meet the following requirements: Li-ion, LiFePO4 maintenance-free batteries, with a capacity for systems of at least 100 Ah, […]
ARE advocates for clean energy access at Africa Energy Indaba
ARE attended Africa Energy Indaba to promote clean energy solutions and connect with the industry across Africa. ARE, with its partners GOGLA, Get.Invest and Global Distributors Collective (GDC), co-organised two sessions titled “Distributed Renewable Energy: Investing in a Clean Energy […]
Call for experts: mini-grid system design, installation and O&M training for youth STEM leaders in Sierra Leone
The STEM Training Programme, initiated in 2023 as part of the FCDO-funded hospital electrification project in Sierra Leone, saw the recruitment of 12 trainees over six months. Participants gained hands-on experience through activity-based technical and soft skills training on off-grid electrification. […]
ARE Delegation at the Uganda-EU Business Forum
The ARE Delegation attended the Uganda-EU Business Forum (UEUBF), which is one of the largest business meetings in Uganda designed for mobilising investments into Uganda and strengthening Ugandan exports, contributing to the partnership between Uganda and the European Union. The […]