【SMM PV News】South Africa adds 1.6 GW of solar in 2025

Published: Feb 23, 2026 10:42

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South Africa's cumulative solar capacity likely exceeded 10 GW by the end of last year, according to analysis from the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association.

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