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 […]


6th ARE Energy Access Investment Forum surpasses its reputation as the flagship event on finance for energy access

22 March 2021 – The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) concluded its 6th Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF), hosted virtually from 17 to 19 March 2021 and supported by GET.invest, a European programme supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, […]


ARE 6th Energy Access Investment Forum Goes Virtual on 17- 19 March 2021

3 March 2021 – The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) is excited to announce that its flagship annual event, the 6th Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF), will take place virtually on 17 to 19 March 2021. The event is supported […]


ARE closes first ever Technology & Innovation Forum with resounding success

Brussels, 4 February 2021 – The Alliance for Rural Electrification, in cooperation with GET.invest, a European programme supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria, held its first ever Technology & Innovation Forum (TIF 2021) on 27-28 […]


ARE Technology & Innovation Forum 2021 to highlight decentralised renewable energy technology as key driver of growth

Brussels, 21 January 2021 – ARE, with the support of GET.invest, will organise the “ARE Technology & Innovation Forum” (TIF 2021) virtually on 27-28 January 2021. With more than 600 registered participants, this must-attend event comes on the heels of increasing recognition […]


ARE & TAREA sign MoU to support decentralised renewable energy businesses & market development in Tanzania

Brussels and Dar es Salaam, 12 January 2021 – A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA) and the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE). The MoU sets out the shared goals of the two […]