OECS Solar Dialogue highlights the importance of decentralised renewable energy to reach climate goals in the Eastern Caribbean

7 September 2021 – The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), the Eastern Caribbean Solar Challenge, and the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) organised the dialogue on Advancing Policy & Mobilising Investment: The Eastern Caribbean Solar Challenge which took place […]


ARE & UNREEEA Sign MoU to Foster Decentralised Renewable Energy in Uganda

30 August 2021 – The Uganda National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Alliance (UNREEEA) and the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to foster the renewable energy sector in Uganda and […]


ARE and ACER Sign MoU to Speed Up Energy Access Uptake in Cameroon

20 July 2021 – A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Cameroonian Association for Renewable Energies (ACER) and the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE). The MoU sets out the shared goals of the two organisations to address […]


ARE & OECS to Accelerate the Race to the Sun in the Eastern Caribbean Region

10 August 2021 – The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Eastern Caribbean Solar Challenge will be co-organising a dialogue on Advancing Policy & Mobilising Investment: The Eastern Caribbean Solar Challenge on 2 September […]


CEO David Lecoque announces ARE’s Bold Energy Compact at the UN HLDE2021 Ministerial Forums

Brussels, 1 July 2021 – As part of its Energy Compact, Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) has pledged to enable the private sector to deliver sustainable electricity services to at least 500 million additional people in its three focus regions, catalyse […]


ARE & SIAZ sign MoU to accelerate achievement of energy access objectives in Zambia

Brussels & Lusaka, 28 June 2021 – A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Solar Industry Association of Zambia (SIAZ) and the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE). The MoU sets out the shared goals of the two organisations […]


SEFEA Demonstrates Decentralised Renewables Will Remain a Cornerstone to Achieve East Africa’s Energy Targets

25 June 2021 – Organised by the East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE) and the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), the 2nd edition of the Sustainable Energy Forum for East Africa (SEFEA) took place virtually […]


2nd Sustainable Energy Forum for East Africa to Kick-off on 22-24 June

15 June 2021 – The East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency (EACREEE) and the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) will be co-organising the second edition of the Sustainable Energy Forum for East Africa (SEFEA) virtually on 22 […]


ARE & REAN sign MoU to improve renewable energy access in Nigeria

18 May 2021 – A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) and the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE). The MoU sets out the shared goals of the two organisations to address […]


Claudio Pedretti re-elected ARE President as ARE welcomes new Board of Directors

28 April 2021 – The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) held its Ordinary General Meeting on 23rd April 2021 and re-appointed Claudio Pedretti as its President. ARE offers its thanks to the outgoing Board of Directors, Emily McAteer (Odyssey Energy Solutions) and […]