Solar PV’s growing importance to Africa’s C&I sector

by Ajay Ubhi

Solar photovoltaic (PV) generation is rapidly growing as a source for Africa’s C&I sector, according to trends identified by African Energy Live Data.

26 September 2022

Analysis of Africa-wide C&I generation projects and plants listed on African Energy Live Data shows that traditional technologies of liquid fuels, natural gas and biomass accounted for an average of 88% of all off-grid and embedded capacity added from 2010-15. However, from 2018 to 2021 solar PV averaged 30% of new off-grid and embedded capacity added in each year.

In 2021, more solar capacity was added to the C&I mix than any other technology, accounting for 40% of the total.

To assist companies operating in the C&I sector, African Energy’s consultancy team has undertaken in-depth research of key markets across Africa, including Nigeria and South Africa, looking at routes to market, policy direction, sector regulation and requirements, tariffs, financing and corporate PPAs.

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Ajay Ubhi

Head of data

Ajay’s role is to conduct and oversee research and analysis for African Energy’s consultancy work, with a focus on power sector forecasting and data analytics. Read more

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Managing director and senior analyst, North Africa

Ajay Ubhi
Head of data

Marc Howard
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Solar PV’s growing importance to Africa’s C&I sector

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