Where Will Southern Africa's Next Wave of Solar Growth Come From?

Southern Africa's renewable energy market is entering a new phase. While South Africa continues to mature as one of the continent's largest solar markets, neighbouring countries are following different pathways, shaped by grid infrastructure, energy security, policy and investment.Hosted by Energy News Network (ENN) and The Electricity Hub, Let's Talk Energy speaks with Zaheer Khan, Regional Director for Southern Africa at Trina Solar, to examine the region's growth prospects, the expanding role of battery energy storage and the realities of localisation across the solar value chain. Recorded at Africa Energy Forum 2026, the conversation explores where the next opportunities are emerging and what they mean for developers, investors and the wider energy market.