Angola launches Africa''s biggest off-grid solar
ANGOLA has activated the largest off-grid solar-plus-storage system on the African continent, marking a pivotal step in expanding clean, decentralised energy to underserved communities.
For climate and livelihoods, Africa bets big on solar mini-grids
Morocco and South Africa are building large-scale solar power installations, while Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are making use of local renewable energy sources like
How Off-Grid Solar Can Power 1 Billion Lives by 2030
Off-grid solar is lighting up Africa, transforming lives, boosting economies, and driving climate resilience. See how strategic investments is unlocking energy access and economic
How can Africa make off-grid electrification affordable?
As challenges around finance, manufacturing, and policy persist, the question remains: how can off-grid solar in Africa overcome its persistent affordability problem?
Africa records fastest-ever solar growth in 2025
Installations of solar power in Africa jumped 54% in 2025, new data shows, marking the fastest annual growth on record, driven by governments and development agencies deploying utility
Mission 300: Unlocking capital for off-grid solutions in Africa
Off-grid solar is positioned to be the most cost-effective way to provide about half of electricity access under Mission 300 —the joint World Bank Group and African Development Bank
Africa has ''unlimited'' solar potential. Off-grid power could help light
The continent''s abundant sunshine offers a vast reservoir of clean energy. While infrastructure lags behind, home solar systems are taking electricity into rural areas.
South Africa, Nigeria Power Africa''s Biggest-Ever Solar Expansion
The strong showing of distributed highlights the role of off-grid and behind-the-meter solutions in addressing Africa''s persistent power shortages. Mini-grids, household systems and
Off-grid solar surge powers Africa''s energy future
With over 560 million people already benefiting from off-grid solar globally, and the majority in Africa, the model is proving its adaptability and transformative impact across households,
Africa: PAYGo boom powers off-grid solar energy growth
Pay-as-you-go (PAYGo) solar systems have overtaken cash sales for the first time since 2018, marking a major shift in Africa''s off-grid energy landscape. Sarah Malm, Executive Director of