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In Africa, 25% of the electricity is generated from low-carbon sources, but solar contributes very little – only 4% of the mix in 2024. South Africa generates by far the most solar at 19.9 TWh in 2024, followed by Egypt (5.5 TWh). The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) generates the third highest amount of solar electricity (2.2 TWh) but only 2023 data is available.
Hydropower is the main source of low-carbon electricity, generating 17% of the continent’s electricity. In countries like Lesotho, the DRC, Ethiopia, Zambia, Mozambique, Namibia, Malawi, Uganda and Angola, most of the electricity is generated is hydro.
“Though hydropower is a major source of electricity in the region, the increasing frequency of droughts makes it unreliable,” said Dave Jones, Ember’s chief analyst.
Hydropower is the main source of low-carbon electricity, generating 17% of the continent’s electricity. In countries like Lesotho, the DRC, Ethiopia, Zambia, Mozambique, Namibia, Malawi, Uganda and Angola, most of the electricity is generated is hydro.
“Though hydropower is a major source of electricity in the region, the increasing frequency of droughts makes it unreliable,” said Dave Jones, Ember’s chief analyst.