Author: Okan Özkan
ARE leaves lasting impression at PROMOTE 2024 & Cameroon-EU Business Week
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) made a substantial impact at the PROMOTE 2024 trade fair and Cameroon-EU Business Week in Yaoundé from February 20-23, 2024. Ines van Oldeneel, Business & Market Development Officer from ARE, took part in a […]
d.light partners Sol! Groupe to supply SHS in rural Niger
With 86% of Niger’s population living without electricity, decentralised solar power is emerging as a viable solution, especially for people living in rural areas. That’s why Sol! Groupe and ARE Member d.light will be working in partnership. As part of this […]
ProBaMet, a new battery recycling project in Nigeria, launched by ARE & Partners
Improving battery recycling in Nigeria, raising labour and environmental standards, and establishing sustainable trade flows for raw materials – these are the declared aims of the new project Partnership for Responsible Battery and Metal Recycling (ProBaMet) by Oeko-Institut, Alliance for […]
Three perspectives why investing in hybrid microgrids makes business sense
By Chris Pye, Hybrid Microgrid Segment Manager Interest and investment in hybrid microgrids is on the rise globally, with consistent year-on-year market growth between 10 to 12%. Increasing prices of gas and electricity, the need to decarbonise power generation and […]
Asantys offers e-mobility, solar powered cooling & water purification: a paradigm shift towards sustainability
In the quest for sustainability, integrating decentralised renewable energy (DRE) is revolutionising industries around the world, taking them to new levels of efficiency, economy and environmental responsibility. The convergence of the power industry and PURE is one area where DRE […]
Promoting prosperity with green industrial development zones
Developing countries in Africa and elsewhere are discovering the benefits of special zones for promoting industries and creating well-paying jobs. When conceived as industrial hubs as well as commercial centres, these industrial development zones can provide ideal settings for enabling […]
Call for service providers for organising a three day corporate conference in Nigeria
Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) will organise the ARE Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF 2024) on 21-23 May 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria. To support the organisation of EAIF 2024, ARE seeks the services of independent firms to carry out the […]
Sustain Solar SUSTAIN BOXES™ lighting the way for Malawi’s clinics
Installed during late 2022 and early 2023 by International Power Control Systems (IPCS), the SUSTAIN BOXTM systems, developed by ARE Member Sustain Solar, power two health clinics with off-grid renewable power with 99% uptime using solar PV and Li-ion batteries. The […]
Delivering Sustainable Remote Power to Dohoue Community: ENGIE Energy Access’ First Mini-Grid in Benin
ARE Member ENGIE Energy Access selected ARE Member Sustain Solar’s turnkey power system to help electrify Dohoue community in the Zogbodomey (Benin). SustainSolar supplied a 90 kW/130 kWh SUSTAIN COMPACT™ containerised power system with Victron, BYD and SUNGROW equipment sized […]
EcoPhi receives RES funding for the marketing of its innovative digitisation solutions for renewable energy projects in South Africa
Karlsruhe, December 27, 2023 – In order to tap into the South African market, ARE Member EcoPhi has successfully qualified as a participant in the RES programme of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, which is part […]