Middle East & Africa Solar Photovoltaic Market - Size, Share & Industry Analysis

Middle East & Africa Solar Photovoltaic Market Analysis

The solar photovoltaic market in the Middle East and Africa region is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 12% in the forecast period.

The market was moderately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, as power demand fell across the region, delaying several projects. However, the market has since rebounded and is expected to grow steadily during the forecast period.

Over the long term, the exploitation of the high solar potential of the region, which results in a low Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), is expected to drive the market during the forecast period.
On the other hand, the abundant availability of oil and gas for power generation and rising investments in the sector are expected to restrain the market during the forecast period.
Nevertheless, developing a regional solar manufacturing industry is expected to be a significant opportunity for the market beyond the forecast period.

Middle East & Africa Solar Photovoltaic Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the MEA Solar Photovoltaic Market according to our research experts:

Utility Sector to Dominate the Market

Many utility-scale projects are under construction in the Middle East and Africa regions, estimated to feed the grid in the forecast period.
According to the Middle East Solar Industry Association, the total value of solar projects expected to come online by 2020-2024 is expected to be USD 15 billion to USD 20 billion.
In May 2022, the Emirates Water and Electricity Co. (EWEC ) announced that it had started accepting expressions of interest to develop the 1.5 GW Al Ajban PV project, a greenfield solar plant.
Similarly, in September 2022, The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) launched a tender to construct a 900 MW solar facility as a part of the 6th phase of the planned 5 GW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
The electricity generation from solar energy increased in the Middle East and Africa from 11 TWh in 2017 to 31.7 TWh in 2021. Upcoming projects are expected to increase further significantly in the forecast period.
With several projects under construction or in the tender phase in countries like Jordon, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates, considerable growth in the utility sector is expected.

MEA Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market : Electricity Generation by Solar Energy, in TWh, Middle East and Africa, 2017-2021

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The United Arab Emirates to Dominate the Market

United Arab Emirates has multiple policies and plans like The UAE Vision 2021, the Green Growth Strategy, the UAE Future Strategy, the UAE Centennial Plan (2071), the UAE Climate Plan, and UAE Energy Plan 2050, which will be assisting in the growth of solar photovoltaics in the region.
It is estimated that during 2021-2025, the installed photovoltaic capacity is expected to increase fourfold from now to the end of 2025, increasing from its 2.6 GW level to reach 8.5 GW, which will constitute roughly 94% of the country's solar capacity. Among the seven emirates, most of the new solar capacity is expected to be concentrated in Dubai and Abu Dhabi,
Four solar projects, which are all at various stages of development, namely the Al Dhafra (2GW), Abu Dhabi PV3 (1.5GW), and the fourth (950MW) and fifth (900MW) phases of the Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) solar facility, are expected to drive the growth of the UAE segment of the market during the forecast period.
The United Arab Emirates had a 2.6 GW installed capacity of solar photovoltaics in 2021, which accounts for nearly one-third of the Middle East's total solar photovoltaic capacity. The projects mentioned above and policies are expected to also add significant capacity in the forecast period.

MEA Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market : Installed Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Capacity, in MW, the United Arab Emirates, 2017-2021

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Middle East & Africa Solar Photovoltaic Industry Overview

The Middle East and Africa solar photovoltaic (PV) market is moderately fragmented. Some major companies (in no particular order) include First Solar Inc, Jinko Solar Holding Co Ltd, ACWA Power, Canadian Solar Inc, and Enerwhere Sustainable Energy DMCC.

Middle East & Africa Solar Photovoltaic Market Leaders

JinkoSolar Holding Co Ltd.
First Solar Inc
Enerwhere Sustainable Energy DMCC
Canadian Solar Inc
ACWA Power

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Middle East & Africa Solar Photovoltaic Market News

In December 2022, Yemen's Ministry of Electricity signed a joint cooperation agreement with Masdar to build a 120-MW solar park in Aden to alleviate peoples' suffering in the war-ravaged Arab country. Under the agreement, Masdar will also build transmission lines and conversion stations to distribute the solar park's energy to the city's neighborhoods.
In November 2022, Oman Power and Water Procurement Compan (OPWP) announced the launch of a tender to select independent power producers (IPPs) to develop the 500 MW Ibri III Solar IPP Project. The solar power project is scheduled to be commissioned by Q4 2026.

Middle East & Africa Solar Photovoltaic Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION
1. 1.1 Scope of Study
2. 1.2 Market Definiton
3. 1.3 Study Assumptions
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET OVERVIEW
1. 4.1 Introduction
2. 4.2 Installed Capacity and Forecast in MW, till 2028
3. 4.3 Recent Trends and Developments
4. 4.4 Government Policies and Regulations
5. 4.5 Market Dynamics
  1. 4.5.1 Drivers
  2. 4.5.2 Restraints
6. 4.6 Supply Chain Analysis
7. 4.7 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  1. 4.7.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  2. 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
  3. 4.7.3 Threat of New Entrants
  4. 4.7.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
  5. 4.7.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
1. 5.1 End-User
  1. 5.1.1 Residential
  2. 5.1.2 Commercial
  3. 5.1.3 Utility
2. 5.2 Geogrpahy
  1. 5.2.1 The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
  2. 5.2.2 Egypt
  3. 5.2.3 Saudi Arabia
  4. 5.2.4 South Africa
  5. 5.2.5 Rest of Middle-East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
1. 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
2. 6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
3. 6.3 Company Profiles
  1. 6.3.1 JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd
  2. 6.3.2 Canadian Solar Inc.
  3. 6.3.3 Juwi Solar Inc.
  4. 6.3.4 Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd.
  5. 6.3.5 Enerwhere Sustainable Energy DMCC
  6. 6.3.6 First Solar Inc
  7. 6.3.7 Dubai Electricity & Water Authority
  8. 6.3.8 ACWA POWER BARKA SAOG
4. *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Middle East & Africa Solar Photovoltaic Industry Segmentation

A photovoltaic system, also a PV system or solar power system, is an electric power system designed to supply usable solar power using photovoltaics, which converts sunlight to electricity directly.

The Middle East and Africa solar photovoltaic (PV) market is segmented by end-user and geography. By end-user, the market is segmented into residential, commercial, and utility. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the photovoltaic (PV) market across major regional countries. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on installed capacity (MW).

End-User
		Residential
		Commercial
		Utility

Geogrpahy
		The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
		Egypt
		Saudi Arabia
		South Africa
		Rest of Middle-East and Africa

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Middle East & Africa Solar Photovoltaic Market Research FAQs

What is the current Middle-East and Africa Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market size?

The Middle-East and Africa Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 12% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

Who are the key players in Middle-East and Africa Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market?

JinkoSolar Holding Co Ltd. , First Solar Inc , Enerwhere Sustainable Energy DMCC , Canadian Solar Inc and ACWA Power are the major companies operating in the Middle-East and Africa Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market.

What years does this Middle-East and Africa Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market cover?

The report covers the Middle-East and Africa Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Middle-East and Africa Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Middle East & Africa Solar Photovoltaic Industry Report

Statistics for the 2024 Middle East & Africa Solar Photovoltaic market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Middle East & Africa Solar Photovoltaic analysis includes a market forecast outlook 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.

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Study Period	2020 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation	2023
Forecast Data Period	2024 - 2029
Historical Data Period	2020 - 2022
CAGR	> 12.00 %
Market Concentration	Low
Major Players *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Middle East & Africa Solar Photovoltaic Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)