In the sections that follow, we explore the top ten African solar markets in 2025, spotlighting countries that combine scale, growth momentum, supportive policy environments and strong project pipelines. Every day, we handpick the biggest stories, skip the noise, and bring you a fun digest you can trust. 5 GW of new solar PV capacity in. . In 2024, 21 African countries generated at least 5% of their electricity from solar, with 7 countries surpassing the 10% mark The global solar energy market achieved a historic milestone in 2024, adding an estimated 503 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity, bringing the total installed capacity to over 2. . Africa's solar sector hit a milestone in 2025 with over 20GW of operational capacity and booming investments across the continent. But which countries are leading this revolution? Find out! Deep Dive!! 10. The Global Solar Council projects. . Africa is witnessing a solar energy boom as it strives to harness abundant sunshine to bridge its energy gap. The continent recently surpassed a symbolic milestone of 20 gigawatts (GW) of installed solar capacity, with another 10 GW under construction. This surge comes at a crucial time – about 600. . New Global Solar Council report shows solar deployment spreading across more African countries, increasingly driven by distributed systems and rising demand for reliability — while financing gaps threaten to slow momentum. Nairobi, 3 February 2026 – Africa recorded its fastest year of solar growth. .
