Category: News
ARE Partner REN21’s latest Renewables Global Status Report reveals 126% surge in mini-grid start-ups investment
Paris, 16 June 2020 – This year’s Renewables 2020 Global Status Report (GSR) reveals an increase in demand for renewable power, yet the growth in total energy demand outweighs the progress. ARE Partner REN21 warns that if the entire energy system […]
Leading energy access representatives call for USD 35 million in immediate lifeline support to survive Covid-19
5 June 2020 – Covid-19 is already severely impacting the energy access sector and threatens to undermine the industry’s achievements, putting SDG7 all but out of reach – a goal that is “inextricably linked” to nearly all of the SDGs. […]
Op-ed: Sustainable Energy Access during COVID-19: Time for Collaboration not Heroes
By Siré A. Diallo, Sustainable Energy Market Development Consultant 28 May 2020 – Our lives have been altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. As, George W. Bush, former president of the US, put it, “A pandemic is a lot like a forest fire. If […]
ARE unveils the winners of the ARE Awards 2020
Brussels, 18 May 2020 – The ARE Awards 2020 pay tribute to the most effective initiative and/or project implemented across six categories, as a means to highlight the clean energy access results achieved by the most passionate and innovative actors […]
Call to Action: Roadmap for the DRE sector to survive and flourish in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis
Brussels, 16 Apr 2020 – The global spread of COVID-19 has caused thousands of deaths and alarmed individuals, communities, businesses and society around the world. The decentralised renewable energy sector is no exception. The current crisis triggered by COVID-19 has […]
EnergyNet recognises these are uncertain & difficult times for individuals, organisations & countries across the world
31 March 2020 – Managing Director Simon Gosling commented: “We extend to you, your colleagues and families our best wishes and support as we move towards this ‘new normal’ in the coming weeks. Myself and the EnergyNet team are on hand […]
Launch of the 1st Call for applications Market Development Fund – BRILHO Mozambique
7 February 2020 – BRILHO is a 5 year programme, funded by UK Department for International Development (DFID) and implemented by ARE Member SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, which aims to accelerate the off-grid market in Mozambique, promoting and supporting businesses […]
ARE Awards 2020 – Call for Proposals Open
ARE invites applicants to submit their project proposals by 17 January 2020 In order to offer the opportunity to empower the people worldwide to decide the course of their lives through education, health and socio-economic development – universal, reliable, affordable, and […]