Africa’s installed solar capacity has crossed the 20 gigawatt-peak (GWp) milestone, with more than 10 GWp currently under construction, according to the Africa Solar Industry Association’s (AFSIA) 2025 half-year report.
AFSIA’s data, covering nearly 40,000 projects across all market segments, shows that Tunisia remains one of North Africa’s key players in the solar landscape, ranking just behind South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco in operational capacity. Utility-scale plants dominate Tunisia’s solar portfolio, reflecting the country’s push toward clean energy as part of its energy transition strategy.
While much of the new capacity in 2025 came from Southern Africa — with Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Namibia commissioning projects — North Africa also saw significant movement. Algeria launched a 3 GW programme spanning 20 projects, several set for completion this year. Tunisia continues to expand its footprint in the sector, contributing to the region’s rising share of Africa’s renewable energy mix.
AFSIA’s figures reveal Africa’s solar capacity grew 44% in 2024, accelerating from a 22% rise in 2023. This stands in stark contrast to slowing markets in Europe and the United States, where solar capacity is expected to shrink in 2025.
Of the 10 GWp currently being built across Africa, 70% is in utility-scale projects. South Africa leads with 28% of this pipeline, while Algeria, Egypt, Angola, Tunisia, and Zambia are also driving major developments. For Tunisia, this momentum reinforces its position as a clean energy frontrunner in North Africa’s renewable race.
TunisianMontorOnline (Editorial Staff)
