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 pilot training brought together nine technical and regulatory participants from the Zimbabwe Electricity […]
Call for Regional Experts in Africa & Asia
Call for Regional Experts in Africa & Asia 26 January 2024 – ARE is seeking experts to support the implementation of CORE & GEAR activities, while contributing to raise funding for growth of both initiatives in the Africa and Asia. Terms of Reference: West & Central Africa Terms of Reference: Southern Africa Terms of Reference: […]
Call for expert to conduct assessment of Nigeria’s grid efficiency & renewable energy training landscape
26 September 2023 – GEAR is seeking a market expert to conduct this two-fold assessment, comprising of the: Evaluation of key opportunities and focus areas for GEAR to collaborate with the Nigerian government and DISCOs on grid maintenance and grid efficiency projects with a renewable energy component. Identification of partners and opportunities for GEAR to […]
Call for two experts to identify energy efficiency and distributed renewable energy grid integration projects
13 June 2023 – The “Grid Efficiency and Resilience” (GEAR) is an international initiative focused on electricity grid maintenance and efficiency improvements in emerging markets. The aim of GEAR is to maximise the amount of electricity delivered to end-users accelerating socio-economic development without increasing emissions. GEAR is seeking an expert that will liaise with national utilities […]
