South Africa had the largest solar energy capacity in Africa as of 2023, reaching over six gigawatts. Egypt recorded the second highest capacity on the continent, at around 1.9 gigawatts. Morocco followed with 934 megawatts of solar energy capacity.
Solar energy capacity in selected countries in Africa in 2023
(in megawatts)
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IRENA. (March 27, 2024). Solar energy capacity in selected countries in Africa in 2023 (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1278125/leading-countries-in-solar-energy-capacity-in-africa/
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IRENA. (2024). Solar energy capacity in selected countries in Africa in 2023 (in megawatts). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1278125/leading-countries-in-solar-energy-capacity-in-africa/
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