Search Climate Insights Directory

The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for branding and marketing services for the Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2026, to be held in Nairobi, Kenya.

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) to procure live streaming services for the Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2026, scheduled for April 21-23, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya.

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) and Terms of Reference (ToR) issued by the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) to procure an exhibition service provider for the 2026 Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) in Nairobi, Kenya.

A case study on a distribution grid automation pilot project in the Tallo Nallu load centre of Nepal, implemented by the Nepal Energy Foundation to improve power reliability and fault detection in rural distribution systems.

This case study describes how Lumos, a solar energy provider in West Africa, partnered with Upya Technologies starting in 2023 to digitise field operations and automate workflows using a no-code platform to overcome the rigidity and cost of previous IT systems.

This case study describes a 2024 project implemented by Burhani Solar under the Go Blue Programme to provide off-grid solar energy, water purification, and cold chain infrastructure to Beach Management Units (BMUs) along the coast of Kenya.

The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) has issued a Request for Proposals to book two 150-person meeting rooms in Abuja, Nigeria, for the Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF) 2025, taking place on 14-15 October 2025. The forum, organized by the Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency (REA), aims to gather 1,000 stakeholders to promote local renewable energy manufacturing and innovation.

This case study describes the installation of a 6.48 kWp off-grid solar system at Lekule Secondary School in Arusha, Tanzania, by GadgetroniX and the Little Sun Foundation to replace unreliable grid electricity and costly fossil fuel generators.

A case study detailing the installation of a 9.72 kWp off-grid solar system by GadgetroniX at Matale Secondary School in Tarime, Tanzania, to resolve frequent power outages and reduce energy costs.

ENGIE Energy Access has published a white paper titled "Maximising Impact: Transforming Grant Funding for Energy Access," which advocates for a fundamental shift in the structure and delivery of grant funding to address the energy access gap in Sub-Saharan Africa.

A case study on the installation of a PV-powered 'Low-Carbon Cold Room' in Homabay, Kenya, developed by Phaesun GmbH and partners to reduce food loss and emissions in agricultural markets.

JLA Hydro rehabilitated a 60 kW hydropower plant in Murhesa, DRC, which had been inactive for 15 years. The project, supported by a Belgian donor, included civil works and the installation of a custom crossflow turbine to power a minigrid. This has enabled the operation of a health centre, schools, and various food processing facilities, demonstrating the efficiency of hydropower rehabilitation for rural electrification.

This technical guide, produced by the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) with support from ADEME, provides a reference for designing and installing solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems for healthcare facilities in rural sub-Saharan Africa.

This position paper by the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) and Schneider Electric advocates for gender equality in the renewable energy (RE) sector to accelerate universal energy access by 2030. It argues that women are essential agents of change who reinvest a higher portion of their income into community services than men. The document provides specific recommendations for RE companies, funding partners, and investors to implement gender-sensitive approaches, alongside case studies from India and the Sahel region demonstrating the socio-economic impact of empowering women entrepreneurs and leaders in the energy transition.

A case study detailing the installation of a solar-powered water pumping system by GadgetroniX in Kizimbani, Pemba, Tanzania, to replace unreliable grid and fuel-powered systems.

The Weni Pemba borehole solarisation project, implemented by GadgetroniX in Tanzania, replaced unstable grid and fuel-powered water pumps with an off-grid solar system to provide the community with a reliable and cost-effective water supply.

GadgetroniX installed a solar-powered reverse osmosis (RO) system at the Lake Ndutu Tented Lodge in Tanzania to provide a sustainable and reliable source of potable water, reducing reliance on grid power and lowering operational costs.

A case study by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification detailing a solar power project implemented by GadgetroniX for the Saadani Kasa Bay Lodge in Tanzania to address grid unreliability and high operational costs.

The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure a venue and catering services for the Lesotho Energy Access Dialogue (LEAD) 2025. The event is scheduled for 25-26 June 2025 in Maseru, Lesotho, and aims to promote decentralised renewable energy (DRE) to improve electricity access in the country.

This technical guide provides a comprehensive framework for the design, installation, and management of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for rural health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa. It outlines the roles of various stakeholders, technical dimensioning formulas, financing models, and maintenance protocols to ensure the long-term sustainability of energy services in health centers.