Chinese solar exports to Africa rise as shipments to Latin America fall sharply
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Updated · Business Insider Africa · Apr 28
Chinese solar exports to Africa rise as shipments to Latin America fall sharply
10 articles · Updated · Business Insider Africa · Apr 28
Chinese module exports to Africa surged 42% to 2.70 GW in early 2026, while Latin America saw a 51% drop to 2.99 GW.
Africa now accounts for nearly 8% of Chinese solar exports, matching Latin America’s share but with stronger growth, as Europe and the Middle East also posted gains.
The shift highlights Africa’s growing role in the global energy transition, driven by increased investment and policy support for renewables, even as global Chinese solar shipments declined 9% year-on-year.
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