India, Jan. 14 -- New report says Africa is now leading the global solar growth.

The continent saw a 26% increase in installed capacity in 2025, reaching 23.4 gigawatts.

The continent's rapid expansion has outpaced China and the Middle East.

Improved storage solutions and falling costs are key contributing factors.

The Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) said Africa is seeing the largest growth in the deployment of solar as a source of power in the world.

The continent, which until now suffered from extreme energy poverty, recorded a 26 per cent increase in its installed capacity in 2025, reaching 23.4 gigawatts from over 42,000 projects, according to the Africa Solar Outlook 2026 released January 14, 2026. Africa recorded the ...