Africa boosts solar power with 60% surge in Chinese panel imports | AI News Digest
Africa is experiencing a significant increase in solar power capacity, with a 60% rise in imports of Chinese solar panels over the past year. This surge highlights China's dominance in solar panel production, supplying around 80% of the global market. Notably, 25 African nations imported at least 100 megawatts of solar capacity, a rise from 15 countries the previous year. South Africa remains the largest buyer, while Nigeria has surpassed Egypt to become the second-largest market. Overall, African nations imported 15 gigawatts of solar capacity, reflecting a growing commitment to renewable energy that could lead to substantial savings in fuel imports.
