The leading solar and energy storage event in Africa

The African continent is rapidly pushing towards economic, development and transformational change in the economy, forging rapid growth in the renewable energy market. This surge presents a significant opportunity for investors, developers, and operators as they can play a role in the development of this sector in Africa.

Solar Power Africa is committed to ensuring definitions, ideas, knowledge, and expertise are available to further the usage of solar power and renewable energy in Africa.

This year’s event will focus on the theme:

Powering Africa’s Renewable Transition: Advancing Solar Innovation, Sustainable Investments, and Energy Storage Solutions.

This year's conference will feature 7 plenary sessions, 3 keynote addresses, and 8 specialised breakaway sessions.

Conference Tracks:

Solar and Storage: The Future Hub
Sustainable Development

The conference will address these amongst other topics:

Building Smarter Grids: Energy Efficiency, Solar, and the Future of Dynamic, Resilient Energy Systems
Technological Advancements in Solar Energy: Innovations Driving Efficiency and Cost Reduction
Financing Solar Projects in Africa: Overcoming Challenges with Innovative Solutions
Battery Storage Technologies: Unlocking the Future of Solar Energy
The Future of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Solar Power Integration: Driving the Future of Transportation
The Impact of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPPP) on South Africa’s Solar Energy Landscape
Green Hydrogen and Solar: Applications for South Africa’s Clean Energy Future
Regulatory and Policy Frameworks Shaping Solar Energy Development in Africa
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Manufacturing in South Africa and Africa: Risks and Opportunities:
Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems: Integrating Wind, Solar, and Storage for Maximum Efficiency
Scaling Solar + Storage Solutions for Commercial & Industrial Sectors
Decentralised Solar Solutions for Electrification
The Future of Solar in South Africa’s Liberalised Energy Market
The Environmental Impact of Solar Energy and Its Role in the Transition to a Circular Economy
Unlocking Funds for Africa’s Just Energy Transition: Access, Success Stories, and Skills Development

Registration to Solar Power Africa 2025 is now open.

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2024 Conference Programme

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Conference Tracks:

Solar and Storage: The Future Hub
Sustainable Development
Investment and Collaboration

The conference had 4 plenary sessions, 4 keynote addresses, and 14 specialised breakaway sessions.

The conference addressed amongst others the following topics:

The outlook/future of energy in Africa
The Green Hydrogen Economy
Solar and Electric Vehicles Solutions
Storage and Mining
Long Duration Energy Storage
Securing the Grid
Private Sector Investment and Innovative Financing Solutions
Circular Economy
Expanding Off-Grid Energy into Africa
Skills Development
Localisation
Policy Regulation
Wheeling

2024 Event Overview

1908 - Visitors
242 - Conference Delegates
100 - Speakers
65 - Media
60 - Exhibitors
8 Sponsors

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What to expect at Solar Power Africa?

Networking with peers in a business environment will give you the opportunity to understand business and industry needs.
Access to a network of international professionals in the solar, storage and related energy fields
Learn from expert industry speakers
Attending group networking sessions will enable you and your peers to establish meaningful engagements and to thrash out the challenges that need solutions.
Get face-to-face interaction with industry stakeholders, which allows you to build on your reputation as an expert within the field.

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The key to advancing our clean energy future in Africa

Solar energy has become one of the fastest growing clean-energy solutions across the globe. With a regulatory environment geared to promote the growing market opportunity for solar in Africa, the Solar Power Africa conference 2025 is the perfect opportunity to expand your network and to join thought leaders as they discuss what technologies, trends, innovations, opportunities, as well as the infrastructure and solutions required for the integration of renewable energy, storage and policies that will drive the sector forward towards a sustainable clean energy future.

The conference targets full value chain for renewable energy in solar PV and storage industries for both private and public sectors, including: