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Last update time : 2025-09-24 10:47:07

In 2025, Africa leads an energy transformation by importing record levels of solar panels from China, totaling 1.57 GW, boosting renewable energy use, though local production challenges persist.

As of September 2025, Africa is importing a record number of solar panels from China. Countries struggling with energy shortages have long relied on coal and gas, but affordable Chinese panels are shifting this trend.

In May 2025, 22 nations imported 1.57 Gigawatts of panels, with Algeria seeing a 6,300% increase and Chad transforming its energy capacity. China’s dominance in global production (over 80%) and low costs are driving Africa’s shift to renewable energy.

The rooftop panel trend seen in Pakistan and South Africa is spreading, bringing off-grid power to rural areas. Yet, the lack of local production and reliance on imports raise concerns.

Tags : Africa solar energy Chinese solar panels renewable energy energy transition Algeria Chad import surge local production