Category: News
ARE launches Francophone Investment Academy at EAIF 2026 Kenya
At a time when decentralised renewable energy (DRE) companies are playing an increasingly central role in expanding energy access, efforts to strengthen their investment readiness are gaining momentum. On the third day of the ARE Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF […]
ARE becomes the Alliance for Renewable Electrification
For more than two decades, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) has worked across emerging markets to advance access to clean energy and promote decentralised renewable energy solutions. Today, energy systems are evolving. Electrification is expanding from energy access to […]
ARE Financier Circle publishes White Paper on RBF for sustainable mini-grids
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) Financier Circle features renewable energy investors collaborating to explore and catalyse investments in renewable electrification, with a focus on DRE in sub-Saharan Africa. The Circle is open to private and public investors and financiers. […]
ARE meets Madagascar’s Fisheries Minister to advance renewables in the blue economy
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) met with Jaco Chan Kit Waye, Minister of Fisheries and the Blue Economy of Madagascar, to discuss strengthening collaboration on distributed renewable energy solutions. Talks focused on boosting the productive use of renewable energy […]
Training for tomorrow’s grid: The GEAR Zimbabwe pilot
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) conducted the Pilot Grid Efficiency & Resilience (GEAR) Demand Flexibility Training Workshop from 16–18 February 2026 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The event was successfully delivered in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA). The three-day interactive […]
ARE strengthens Indian–European cooperation at India Distributed Renewable Energy Summit 2026
The India Distributed Renewable Energy Summit (IDRES) 2026 took place in New Delhi on 10-11 February as a flagship forum aimed at accelerating India’s energy transition and advancing the country’s net-zero ambitions. Over two days, the summit brought together national, […]
ARE Media Kit is out: Reach 60,000 DRE stakeholders worldwide
Our brand-new Media Kit offers a premier opportunity to amplify your business across our global communication network of over 60,000 sector players. Maximise your influence within the global distributed renewable energy (DRE) community. Whether you are promoting an event, launching […]
International Day of Clean Energy: Powering a Sustainable Future
Established in 2023 by the United Nations, the International Day of Clean Energy is observed annually on 26 January, highlighting the critical role of clean and renewable energy in ensuring a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future for everyone. Clean energy refers to all those sources that produce little to no greenhouse […]
ARE advances distributed renewables agenda at major global energy events in the UAE
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) strengthened its global advocacy for distributed renewable energy (DRE) during a series of high-level international energy events held in the United Arab Emirates. ARE CEO David Lecoque represented ARE at the IRENA Coalition for […]
Where the sector aligns: ARE hosts 2025 Industry Action Dialogue
On 4 December 2025, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) hosted the 3rd edition of the Industry Action Dialogue. This exclusive in-person gathering in the heart of Europe saw the participation of more than 60 ARE Members and Partners, to […]