Africa Market Outlook for Solar PV: 2026-2029

The Africa Market Outlook 2026–2029 is the Global Solar Council’s flagship annual analysis of solar and storage deployment across the African continent. Building on the latest market data, project tracking, import flows and forward-looking modelling, the report provides an up-to-date picture of how solar markets are scaling, where growth is spreading, and what will determine the pace of future expansion through the end of the decade.

Connecting the Sun

The ‘Position Paper: Connecting the Sun: Grid Integration,Battery Storage, Flexibility, Stability and Electrification’, published by the Global Solar Council (GSC) and supported by SMA Solar through the GSC's Grid & Storage Task Force, outlines a blueprint for modernizing electricity networks and scaling solar+storage to secure the clean energy transition.

First Ever Industry Association for Battery Storage Launched

Global Solar Council has become the world’s first global industry association for battery storage alongside solar PV. This landmark expansion fills a critical gap, giving storage a unified global voice for the first time.

Solar Investment Opportunities: Latin America

Explore the solar landscape in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. This report highlights market potential, key challenges, and policy recommendations to unlock investment and accelerate clean energy growth across the region.

How to Finance Solar for All?

The ‘Position Paper: How to Finance Solar for All?’, published by the Global Solar Council (GSC) and chaired by Jinko Solar through the GSC Finance Task Force, outlines a blueprint for transforming global finance to enable truly inclusive and equitable solar deployment.

Africa Market Outlook for Solar PV 2025-2028

The Africa Market Outlook for Solar PV 2025-2028 provides an in-depth analysis of the region’s solar growth, investment landscape, and policy frameworks. The report examines key markets, highlights emerging opportunities, and outlines the financial and regulatory measures necessary to scale up deployment.

Our Work

To fulfill our mission and vision, the GSC advocates for transformative policies, creates platforms for best practices and knowledge exchange, builds capacity and skills, and fosters network building and collaboration that can unlock the benefits of solar PV around the world.

Powering GSC’s efforts are workstreams on critical challenges and topics that are essential to accelerate the sustainable and cost-effective deployment of solar in countries worldwide. 

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The Global Solar Council is a uniquely positioned association, uniting the global solar industry across the value chain in mature and emerging markets globally. Representing and collaborating with our members is what drives our efforts to accelerate the deployment of solar PV in every corner of the world.

Join us as a member today to join our global community of corporate and association members dedicated to accelerating the solar revolution.