Falling solar and battery costs are no longer just an energy pricing story in Africa. According to Africa Solar Outlook 2026 published by the African Solar Industry Association AFSIA, the economics of solar plus storage are now reshaping power procurement rules, dispatch expectations and system planning across the continent.
The findings were presented during a webinar on January 14 by AFSIA Chief Executive John van Zuylen who said falling battery costs and increasing grid constraints are pushing power systems beyond standalone solar towards dispatchable renewable solutions.
Solar has been cheap for quite some time, Van Zuylen said. The problem with solar is that you need to consume it when its being produced if you only have solar.
