Category: News
Countdown to the 5th International Conference on Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini Grids
With just over a month to go, anticipation is building for the 5th International Conference on Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini Grids, taking place from 4-6 September 2024, at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) in Palma de Mallorca, […]
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 […]
InfraCo Africa invests to develop a 50 MWp solar plant in Côte d’Ivoire
On 2 July 2024, the project company Kong Solaire, jointly owned by ARE Member InfraCo Africa (part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group – PIDG) and Ivorian developer Africa Via, signed a concession agreement with the Ministry of Mines, Petroleum, and […]
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 […]
Discover the winners of the ARE Photo Contest
On 21 May 2024, the winners of the ARE Photo Contest: “Impact of Team Europe’s Efforts in DRE” were announced during EAIF 2024. Throughout April, ARE, supported by GET.invest, launched a photo contest amongst its members to showcase the impact […]
ARE & SMEDAN sign MoU to support the modernisation of Nigerian MSMEs to progress towards renewable energy targets
Lagos, 23 May 2024 – A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between SMEDAN (The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency) and the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE). The MoU sets out the shared goals of the two organisations […]
CORE contributes to STAR C’s capacity-building workshops on solar thermal and energy in East & West Africa
The International Network of Solar Technology and Application Resource Centres (STAR C), in partnership with CORE, conducted two trainings for selected training and examination centres in the EAC and ECOWAS regions. 17 April 2024: 23 attendees from the EAC region took […]
ARE extends reach to South Asia
ARE is extending its reach to South Asia. With the aim of fostering partnerships with local stakeholders, ARE is committed to bolstering the DRE sector to ensure universal access to energy for rural communities and to drive economic development. Through […]