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flag Africa’s solar panel imports from China surged 60% in a year, but weak grids and low-quality panels hinder sustainable energy progress.

flag Africa imported 15 gigawatts of solar panels from China from July 2024 to June 2025—60% more than the prior year—driven by demand for small, household-scale systems in South Africa, Nigeria, and Algeria. flag Despite this surge, the continent adds only 1–2 GW of new solar power plant capacity annually, and most imported panels are low-quality, short-lived, leading to waste and environmental risks. flag Decentralized energy use, including diesel generators and biomass, remains widespread, undercounted in official data, and insufficient for industrial growth. flag With Africa’s population and economy growing at 5–6% yearly, weak grid infrastructure and lack of coordinated investment threaten long-term energy security and sustainability.

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