Africa boosts solar power with 60% surge in Chinese panel imports

Breakdown

• African imports of Chinese solar panels increased by 60% in the past year.
• China supplies about 80% of the world's solar panels and remains Africa's main source. 11s
• Twenty-five African countries imported at least 100 megawatts of solar capacity, up from 15 previously. 18s
• South Africa is the continent's largest buyer of solar panels. 26s
• Experts say solar could reduce fuel imports and pay for itself in as little as six months in some countries. 30s