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A fact sheet by the Alliance for Rural Electrification and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung detailing the potential for decentralised renewable energy (DRE) to drive job creation and electrification in West Africa, specifically Senegal and Ghana.

The 'Les Soleils du Garamba' project is a Team Europe-funded initiative to deploy green mini-grid energy infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of Congo to reduce environmental pressures on Garamba National Park and improve regional stability.

The 'Regulations for Mini-Grids Template' is a guide provided by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification to help countries standardize mini-grid licensing, technical standards, and tariff regulations to reduce transaction costs and attract private investment in rural electrification.

The NREA Toolkit is a comprehensive guide designed by GOGLA and SolarPower Europe to assist in the establishment and management of National Renewable Energy Associations (NREAs). It provides practical frameworks for organizational setup, membership growth, strategic communication, governance, financial sustainability, resource mobilization, and evidence-based policy advocacy to support the growth of the solar energy sector.

The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) has published the Circularity Guidelines on end-of-life battery management to establish minimum standards for renewable energy companies operating in low- and middle-income countries. The guidelines aim to prevent the public health and environmental risks associated with substandard recycling, particularly for lead-acid batteries, by promoting durability, repair, take-back schemes, and certified recycling practices.

The Results-Based Finance (RBF) Grant Agreement Template, published by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification, provides a standardized framework for governments and organizations to provide fixed grants to mini-grid operators based on verified electricity connections. The guide outlines the legal and financial structure of such agreements, emphasizing the need for tailored conditions to support domestic companies and ensure project viability.