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South Africa dominates Africa's battery energy storage pipeline, with over three times the capacity of Egypt, the next largest market
  • South Africa dominates with 30 battery storage systems, the largest by far.
  • Egypt is the second-largest market with 7 projects, while Morocco has 4.
  • Nigeria and Senegal have five projects each (operational + pipeline).
  • Several countries, including Ghana, Togo, Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, and Mauritius, each have just one or two projects, indicating an uneven spread across the continent.
  • South Africa also leads in systems under construction (7).
  • Operational projects are still limited continent-wide, with most systems either under construction or in the planning pipeline.

Nigeria’s urban electrification has stalled below 90% for over three decades
  • Urban electricity access has remained between 80% and 89% since 1990, never crossing to 90%.
  • The inability to achieve universal access suggests that infrastructure expansion has struggled to keep pace with rapid urbanisation and population growth.
  • Periodic dips in access, such as in 2010 and 2015, point to challenges in maintaining consistent electricity supply rather than just extending connections.
  • Insufficient generation, outdated grids, and policy inefficiencies have constrained Nigeria’s ability to deliver reliable and universal electricity access even in its urban centres.

Only one in three rural Nigerians have access to electricity after three decades of progress
  • Rural electricity access increased from just 4% in 1990 to about 33% in 2023, showing gradual progress over three decades.
  • The data reveals irregular jumps in certain years—such as 2003, 2011, and 2016—likely tied to temporary electrification programmes or revised data estimates. D
  • espite improvements, nearly two-thirds of rural Nigerians still lack electricity, underscoring a wide disparity in energy access across regions.
  • The slow rate of expansion highlights ongoing issues with investment, grid extension, and maintenance that continue to limit rural electrification efforts.

Nigeria’s renewable energy capacity held steady at 2.1–2.3 GW from 2015 to 2021, then surged from 2022 onward
  • Nigeria’s renewable energy capacity grew from 2.1 GW in 2015 to 3.7 GW in 2024.
  • This represents a 76% increase over the decade.
  • The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 5.7% between 2015 and 2024.
  • From 2015 to 2020, capacity was stagnant at around 2.2 GW.
  • The biggest growth year was 2022, with a sharp 34.9% increase.
  • Capacity stagnated in 2023 at 3.1 GW before climbing again in 2024.
  • Nigeria’s renewable growth remains modest compared to its population size and energy demand.

From 2015 to 2024, Morocco's renewable capacity grew from 2.4 GW to 4.0 GW, a 67% increase
  • Morocco’s renewable energy capacity grew from 2.4 GW in 2015 to 4.0 GW in 2024.
  • This represents a 67% increase over the decade.
  • The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 5.3% between 2015 and 2024.
  • Capacity was stagnant at 2.4 GW from 2015 to 2017 before growth resumed.
  • The biggest single-year increase happened in 2022, with a 13.7% jump.
  • Capacity additions slowed in 2023 (3.7 GW) and 2024 (4.0 GW).

From 2015 to 2024, South Africa's renewable energy capacity more than tripled, from 3.4 GW to 13.5 GW
  • South Africa’s renewable energy capacity grew from 3.4 GW in 2015 to 13.5 GW in 2024.
  • The country recorded a CAGR of 14.7% over the period.
  • The biggest annual growth was in 2016, when capacity surged by 49.2%.
  • Stagnation occurred in 2021 (0.8% growth) and 2023 (0.0%), reflecting project delays or policy issues.
  • The most recent increase was in 2024, when capacity rose to 13.5 GW, showing renewed momentum.
  • South Africa’s renewable energy capacity is more than three times Nigeria’s 3.7 GW in 2024.

From 2015 to 2024, Kenya's renewable capacity almost doubled, increasing from 1.6 GW to 3.1 GW
  • Kenya’s renewable energy capacity grew from 1.6 GW in 2015 to 3.1 GW in 2024.
  • This represents a near doubling of capacity in less than a decade.
  • The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 6.9% between 2015 and 2024.
  • The largest single-year jump came in 2016 with a 23.2% increase.
  • Kenya faced a setback in 2021 when capacity dipped by -8.6%.
  • A strong rebound occurred in 2022 (+15.5%), reaffirming momentum.

In 2024, Egypt’s renewable capacity reached 11.8 GW, up 5.6 GW from 2015
  • Egypt’s renewable capacity grew from 6.2 GW in 2015 to 11.8 GW in 2024.
  • This represents a net increase of 5.6 GW over the decade.
  • Egypt recorded a 6.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2015 to 2024.
  • Between 2015 and 2019, growth was very slow, with capacity almost flat.
  • The turning point came in 2020, when expansion began to pick up pace.
  • The largest jump occurred in 2022, with a 26.3% year-over-year increase.
  • By 2024, Egypt’s renewable capacity was more than three times Nigeria’s 2024 level of 3.7 GW.

Ethiopia’s renewable energy capacity grew at an 8.6% compound annual rate from 2015 to 2024
  • Ethiopia’s renewable capacity grew from 2.6 GW in 2015 to 6.0 GW in 2024.
  • The country achieved an 8.6% compound annual growth rate over this period.
  • Ethiopia’s capacity is higher than Nigeria’s 3.7 GW in 2024, despite Nigeria’s larger economy.
  • The biggest surge occurred in 2017, with a 64.9% year-over-year increase.
  • Growth was steady but modest between 2017 and 2021, averaging small annual increments.
  • A slight dip occurred in 2023, but Ethiopia recovered to 6.0 GW in 2024.

After years of growth, Angola's renewable capacity stagnated at 4.1 GW from 2022 to 2024
  • Angola’s renewable energy capacity grew from 1.0 GW in 2015 to 4.1 GW in 2024.
  • Growth has stagnated at 4.1 GW for three consecutive years (2022–2024).
  • Angola recorded an 8.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2015 and 2024.
  • The most considerable yearly increase was in 2016, with a sharp 71.8% growth.
  • Growth slowed to single digits after 2019, indicating a decline in momentum.
  • In 2022 and 2023, growth was flat at 0.0% and 0.6% respectively.
  • Despite stagnation, Angola’s renewable capacity in 2024 (4.1 GW) remains higher than Nigeria’s 3.7 GW.

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