Growth Gateway: Investing in green sectors in Africa, commercial and industrial solar investment case
Africa’s commercial and industrial solar market is a growing £8.8 billion opportunity driven by unreliable grid power, rising energy costs, and increasing demand for clean, affordable electricity.
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This presentation and summary was prepared by the Growth Gateway programme team in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group to support stakeholders in understanding Africa’s commercial and industrial (C&I) solar market. This is a rapidly growing £8.8 billion opportunity driven by unreliable grid power, rising energy costs, and increasing demand for clean, affordable electricity.
The document analyses the C&I solar opportunity in Africa, outlines the growth drivers and market dynamics, identifies success factors and operational models for project viability, and suggests strategic pathways for UK investors to engage with the sector. It serves as both an investment case and a practical guide to navigating barriers such as financing, regulation, and demand risk in C&I solar across the continent.
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