Solar panel imports into Africa rose by 60 in the 12 months to June 2025, according to a new analysis of China's solar panel exports data from energy think tank Ember.
Imports from China, the world's dominant manufacturer of solar panels, rose 60 in the last 12 months to 15,032 MW, a 60 increase on the 9,379 MW imported in the preceding 12 months.
In the 12 months to June 2025, Nigeria overtook Egypt to become the second-largest importer with 1,721 MW of solar panel imports in the past year to Egypt's 854 MW. Algeria also overtook Egypt to rank third with 1,199 MW.