Dual optimization of photovoltaic resources and demand in Africa
Solar energy reserves account for 40% of the world's total, and the Sahara region has an average annual sunshine of over 2500 hours, with significantly higher electricity generation per unit area than other regions.
570 million people south of the Sahara are without electricity, accounting for over 80% of the global population; By 2030, there will still be hundreds of millions of people without electricity, and there is an urgent need for off grid and microgrids.
The cost of traditional diesel power generation is high, but photovoltaic and energy storage can be reduced to one-third of it, with significant economic benefits.
Policy and Investment Acceleration
Multiple countries set renewable energy targets: Kenya aims to achieve 100% clean energy generation by 2030, while Morocco aims for 52% renewable energy by 2030.
Deepening international cooperation: China and Africa have accumulated over 1.5 gigawatts of photovoltaic installed capacity, with projects such as 10 gigawatts in Egypt and 50 megawatts in Garissa, Kenya landing.
Expanding financing channels: The World Bank and the African Development Bank provide special loans, and the green bond market is gradually developing.
Technology and Mode Innovation
The improvement of component efficiency and cost reduction have driven the popularization of household systems, and the rapid growth of family style independent solar storage.
The combination of microgrid and energy storage: The Ruida Mining Project in Zambia achieves stable power supply through complementary light storage and diesel storage, which is suitable for remote areas.