KEREA Joins Africa Renewable Energy Alliance

KEREA Joins African Renewable Energy Associations to Establish Continental Alliance

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 15–16 October 2026

What could Africa’s renewable energy industry achieve if its associations spoke with one voice?

At the 2nd Ethiopian Renewable Energy Summit (ERES 2026), held in Addis Ababa on 15–16 October, the Kenya Renewable Energy Association (KEREA) joined fellow industry associations from across the continent to establish the Africa Renewable Energy Associations Alliance (AREA-A).

The alliance aims to strengthen collaboration among renewable energy associations, amplify the industry’s collective voice, and advance shared priorities across African markets.

Founding Members

The founding associations that signed the joint commitment are:

ESEDA – Ethiopian Solar Energy Development Association

EPD Rwanda

Kenya Renewable Energy Association (KEREA)

Uganda Solar Energy Association

Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN)

Advancing Collaboration Across Africa

Through AREA-A, member associations will coordinate policy advocacy, share experiences and lessons, promote cross-border trade and investment, and engage regional and continental stakeholders collectively.

By aligning their efforts, the associations aim to strengthen the renewable energy sector’s influence on policy, create opportunities for businesses to access new markets, and support the growth of renewable energy across the continent. Additional associations are expected to join as the alliance expands.

KEREA’s Chief Executive Officer, Cynthia Angweya-Muhati, MCIPS, also spoke at the East African Regional Policy Dialogue on Harmonisation and Coalition Building. Her contribution focused on how regional associations can align advocacy efforts and build lasting cross-border alliances.

A Shared Commitment to Action

KEREA appreciates ESEDA for convening the summit in collaboration with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Water and Energy, Ministry of Agriculture, SNV, SDG7 Hubs, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, EnDev, WRI Africa, and IWMI.

The establishment of AREA-A marks a step towards a more coordinated African renewable energy industry. Its long-term success will depend on the policies it helps shape, the markets it opens, and the businesses it enables to grow across borders.

Through stronger partnerships and a unified voice, African renewable energy associations can help create a more connected industry and unlock new opportunities for sustainable energy development across the continent.