The 28th annual Solar & Storage Live Africa, co-located with the inaugural EV & Charge Live Africa, welcomed almost 20,000 visitors to Johannesburg in 2025, marking its largest edition to date and showcasing the rapid growth of renewable energy adoption across the continent.
The solar and renewable energy landscape in Africa saw significant momentum at the recently concluded Solar & Storage Live Africa 2025 event, which took place 25–27 March this year. Held at a larger venue, NASREC, to accommodate the growing interest, the exhibition drew 19,982 attendees and featured 523 exhibiting brands from 110 countries.
The three-day event, organised by Terrapinn, moved to a more spacious location this year, reflecting the expanding footprint of renewable energy across Africa. The expo featured three halls displaying the latest solar, energy storage, and energy tech products from local and international brands.
"What an incredible year and another great event!" said Gina Bester, general manager for Middle East and Africa at Terrapinn. "This year, we moved to a larger, better venue to accommodate a larger footfall and provide the right facilities for an enhanced experience."
With nearly 20,000 in-person attendees and close to 30,000 registrations, the 2025 edition set new records for the event series. Participants came from 110 countries, demonstrating the truly international nature of interest in Africa's renewable energy market.
The geographical distribution showed strong local participation with 60% from South Africa, 15% from Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, and 10% each from the rest of Africa and Europe. The top 10 attending countries included South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Mozambique, China, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Looking ahead to 2026
Looking ahead, the organisers have already announced dates for next year's edition, which will take place from 18–20 March 2026, at NASREC, Johannesburg. With the continued growth in attendance and exhibitors, expectations are high for an even larger event next year.
"We're excited for an even bigger and better 2026 edition and can't wait to welcome you back next year," Bester concluded.