Author: Okan Özkan
Green Industrialisation Days 2026 brings finance, policy and industry together to catalyse deals
The first edition of Green Industrialisation Days (GID) brought together the finance, policy and industry stakeholders in Brussels on 24–25 September 2026, creating a new platform to turn renewable electrification opportunities into investment and partnerships. Organised by the Alliance for […]
COMESA and ARE sign MoU to accelerate renewable electricity access and investment across Eastern & Southern Africa
Brussels, Belgium | 24 September 2026 – The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Alliance for Renewable Electrification (ARE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on renewable electrification, investment and sustainable energy […]
ARE marks renewable electrification opportunities at EU-India Forum
On 17 September, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) joined a high-level roundtable in Brussels focused on EU India cooperation in renewable energy, hosted by the Embassy of India in Brussels. The discussion brought together stakeholders to exchange perspectives on […]
ARE highlights integrated renewable energy solutions at Global Climate & Energy Webinar
On 15 September, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) joined a global audience for the virtual webinar “Integrated Renewable Energy Solutions for Addressing Energy, Environment & Climate Challenges”, organised by IRENA, WWF, CLEANaction, IUCN and UNEP. The webinar brought together […]
ARE Members join high level CEO Caucus on e-mobility and battery storage in Africa
ARE Members were exclusively invited to participate in the International Solar Alliance’s CEO Caucus held on 27 August 2026 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, bringing together senior industry leaders and experts to discuss the future of e mobility and battery storage […]
No power without batteries: Why storage is essential
Energy storage is increasingly becoming a trending topic in the debate on how to achieve renewable electrification worldwide. While some renewable sources can generate power throughout the day and night, others, such as solar energy, stop generating electricity in the […]
ARE joins Power Shift Africa dialogue on the role of electrification in Africa’s development
The Alliance for Renewable Electrification (ARE) joined Power Shift Africa’s new three part Dialogue Series on Electrification in Africa, contributing to the first session, “What does electrification mean for Africa?”, held virtually on 27 August as part of the Electrify […]
Registrations open: Energy Storage & Circularity Webinar
The renewable energy sector is rapidly expanding, driven by the need for clean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions to achieve energy access and energy transition for all, from off-grid communities to commercial and industrial businesses. To fully realise the potential […]
CEO Caucus 2026 to focus on advancing e-mobility ecosystems in Africa & shared solutions on battery storage
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) launched the CEO Caucus as a high-level forum designed to bring together C-level industry representatives to exchange ideas, network, and contribute to the global advancement of solar energy. This initiative builds on the success of […]
CEI Africa invests EUR 2 million in Spark to accelerate off-grid energy financing across sub-Saharan Africa
Spark, one of Africa’s leading B2B providers of modular solar home systems and off-grid energy solutions, has successfully closed a EUR 2 million investment round with ARE Member CEI Africa. The investment will support the continued expansion of Spark’s innovative […]