Africas solar market is significantly larger and faster growing than previously understood. Its ability to translate rapid deployment into reliable electricity supply now depends increasingly on grid readiness, storage deployment and execution capacity, according to Africa Solar Outlook 2026 .
The report was launched by the African Solar Industry Association AFSIA on January 14. Its findings were presented by AFSIA CEO John van Zuylen who said new data shows that solar deployment across Africa has been systematically underestimated for years.
The 2026 edition introduces a revised methodology that combines verified, project-level tracking with international solar trade data, offering a more complete picture of solar deployment across the continent.
