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flag Africa's solar market grew fastest globally in 2025, driven by cheap Chinese panels and batteries, despite policy instability hindering investment.

flag Africa became the world’s fastest-growing solar market in 2025, with solar capacity rising 17% despite a global slowdown, driven by falling costs of Chinese-made panels and battery storage, which dropped to $112 per kilowatt-hour. flag Over 20 African nations set import records, with Nigeria surpassing Egypt as the second-largest importer and Algeria’s imports surging over 30-fold. flag Nearly 64 GWp of solar equipment has been shipped since 2017, though only 23.4 GWp is operational. flag At least 23 countries now generate over 5% of electricity from solar, supported by declining diesel subsidies and plans for local manufacturing in Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, and Ethiopia. flag Despite job creation and progress in energy access, inconsistent policies, shifting import duties, and unclear long-term strategies hinder investor confidence.

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