Renewables, including solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal, are expected to account for over 80% of the new power generation capacity by 2030 in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, which demonstrates that solar energy systems are leading the way in Africa's energy sector . The off-grid model transformed the access to solar power in rural Africa.
Moreover, solar PV systems do not help overcome the 'cooking crisis' that exists in Sub-Saharan Africa . This is because solar PV systems cannot generate the required amount of energy for cooking, which is one of the most significant energy requirements in the region.
To date, the potential of solar PV of different types (i.e, residential or utility scale) in Africa are still widely underutilized. Africa's energy mix is currently mainly comprised of fossil fuels and biomass .
However, the use of solar PV is projected to significantly increase in the coming years with the growth of energy demand in the continent . This should also benefit African nations looking to achieve net-zero emissions and the SDG 7 for clean affordable energy, in the near future.
Across the continent, smart grid systems are starting to reshape solar energy distribution, offering more control, better load balancing and the ability to integrate renewable sources seamlessly into the
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