African Solar Imports from China Surge 60% in Energy Boom

China Finds Buyers for Surplus Solar: Africa’s Energy-Hungry Countries

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African solar panel imports from China hit record high

African countries are importing a record volume of solar panels from China, including a rising share to countries other than South Africa. The last 12 months saw a 60% spike in imports across the continent, according to a new analysis from the research group Ember. At least 25 countries imported more than 100 megawatts worth of panels during that period, up from just 15 in the prior year. Most of those imports are for rooftop, rather than utilit…

African Imports of Chinese Solar Panels Surge in Energy Shakeup

African nations are ordering more solar panels from China, with imports of the clean-energy technology surging 60% in the 12 months through June, according to climate think tank Ember.

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Africa's solar panel imports jump 60% in year to June, Ember says

Rise was spread across continent, and 'it is at a scale to impact the electricity system of many countries,' according to London-based think tank - Anadolu Agency