Solar-generated power continued to grow in 2023, with Africa registering record numbers, in part, due to chronic loadshedding in South Africa, a new report shows. The Africa Solar Industry Association’s (AFSIA) Annual Solar Outlook 2024, says 2023 saw an increase of 46% in solar installed globally (at 350GWp) compared to 2022’s 240GWp estimated to have been added. Loadshedding’s solar consequenceThe growth has largely been driven by South Africa, where loadshedding continues to plague the country’s electricity supply. “The loadshedding issues experienced in South Africa since 2022 have caused an unprecedented wave of solar installations for both C&I and residential solar. See the Africa Solar Industry Association’s (AFSIA) Annual Solar Outlook 2024 here.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 22, 2024 12:36 UTC