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Africa's solar market said to be far larger than estimated

Original: The true size of Africa's solar market has been vastly underestimated. https:// cleantechnica.com/2026/10/02/s olar-ener

A new report argues that the true size of Africa's solar energy market has been vastly underestimated, with solar adoption across the continent growing faster than official figures suggest. The analysis, published by CleanTechnica, points to countries like Egypt among emerging solar markets. Commenters sharing the piece highlight renewable energy's expanding role in Africa's power supply and its implications for investment and climate policy.

Why now: Renewable energy observers are circulating fresh analysis suggesting Africa's solar growth has been significantly undercounted.

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