African nations are ordering more solar panels from China, with imports of the clean-energy technology surging 60% in the 12 months through June, according to climate think tank Ember.
While South Africa remained the biggest importer, 20 other countries on the continent posted record purchases over the period. Total shipments jumped to 15 gigawatts of capacity, from 9.4 gigawatts in the year-earlier period, according to Ember, which tracks Chinese customs records.