The Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) has announced a major milestone: Africa’s operational solar capacity has exceeded 20 GWp, reflecting rapid growth across the continent. This figure combines solar-home systems, commercial and industrial installations, mini-grids, and large utility-scale solar farms.

Countries such as South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, and Kenya are leading in large-scale solar deployment. Meanwhile, smaller nations like Rwanda, Togo, and Malawi are becoming major hubs for innovative decentralized solutions, especially mini-grids and pay-as-you-go solar products.

AFSIA notes that financing for solar projects in Africa has grown significantly due to falling solar-panel prices, supportive government policies, and strong interest from international donors and climate funds.
The association also highlights the role of solar in improving rural electrification, reducing diesel dependency, and supporting agricultural productivity through solar pumps and cold-storage systems.

Africa remains one of the world’s top regions for solar potential, and experts forecast that capacity could triple by 2030 if current trends continue.