2026/03/04
Source: China PV Industry Association & African Solar Industry Association | 2025
In 2025, against the backdrop of a deep adjustment in the global photovoltaic market, China's PV industry achieved breakthrough growth in the African market. China's export volume of PV modules to Africa surged over 50% year-on-year to exceed 18 GW — making Africa the fastest-growing regional market for China's photovoltaic exports and a bright spot in global PV trade.
While China's PV exports to traditional markets like Europe (-12.3%), the Middle East (-14.9%), and Latin America (-16.8%) declined in 2025, the African market expanded strongly. H1 2025 exports to Africa alone grew 47.5% year-on-year.
| Country | 2025 Import Volume | Notable Growth |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 3+ GW | Largest importer in Africa |
| Egypt | +200% YoY | Free trade zone & strategic location driving growth |
| Sudan | +4,023% YoY (June) | Surge driven by rural electrification projects |
| Tunisia | 655 MW annual | 6th largest importer in Africa |
Nearly 600 million Africans still lack stable electricity access. Per capita consumption is just 1/7 of the global average. Yet ambitious renewable targets are driving rapid deployment:
Chinese PV modules are the preferred choice for African countries — offering unmatched cost-effectiveness, reliability, and supply chain depth.
Chinese PV companies are no longer limited to product exports. They are pioneering diversified cooperation: localized production, technology collaboration, and full industry-chain services.
In Nigeria, microgrid systems from Chinese companies have enabled local sesame processing factories to achieve 22 hours of uninterrupted production. In Guinea, Chinese-built PV microgrid projects deliver stable green electricity to railway stations and surrounding communities. In Zambia, PWSOLAR collaborates with local enterprises to advance green mine transformation through integrated microgrid and new energy solutions.
"PWSOLAR has established deep business relationships across West Africa, North Africa, and South Africa. We have been exporting to the African market for 14 consecutive years. PWSOLAR's small-watt, compact solar panels are widely deployed in agriculture, water pump, and rooftop projects across the continent — and are highly trusted by African users. POWER WORLD, POWER LIFE."
— PWSOLAR Official Statement
The African Solar Industry Association projects Africa's installed PV capacity will exceed 100 GW by 2030, representing 20%+ annual growth over the next five years. China-Africa PV cooperation will deepen beyond product exports into technology R&D, standard-setting, and talent development — a partnership that benefits both sides and the global energy transition.
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