Total renewable energy capacity in Africa 2012-2024

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Saifaddin Galal,
May 15, 2025

As of 2024, the total renewable energy capacity in Africa reached almost ** gigawatts. This represented a growth of over *** percent in comparison to the previous year, keeping an upward trend. Overall, Africa's renewable energy capacity accounted for less than *** percent of the global total capacity.

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Total renewable energy capacity in Africa from 2012 to 2024 (in gigawatts)

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Release date

March 2025

Region

Africa

Survey time period

2012 to 2024

Supplementary notes

Figures have been rounded. The Figures have been taken from several publications.

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