About this expo
SOLAR AFRICA, now in its 12th edition, is recognized as the foremost exhibition for the solar industry across Kenya and the broader East and Central African region. This significant event serves as a crucial platform for promoting the newest products, technological advancements, and essential equipment within the solar sector. It attracts a diverse range of leading companies, industry experts, professionals, and key decision-makers, fostering innovation and business development.
The exhibition features a comprehensive array of core exhibit sectors, including solar technology and manufacturing, solar panels, project installations, energy storage solutions like batteries, and various accessories. It also covers specialized areas such as street, traffic, and billboard lighting, rural power generation, emergency lighting, and compact systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Further offerings include BIPV, grid-connectible systems, charge controllers, inverters, metering solutions, cables, testing equipment, solar thermal products, software solutions, and solar consumer products.
Targeting industry professionals exclusively, SOLAR AFRICA draws top experts from across Africa, including manufacturers, distributors, agents, importers, exporters, power trading companies, project developers, and high-level purchase executives. The event is held concurrently with Power & Energy Africa, enhancing its appeal and scope. Past editions have seen significant participation, with over 5,800 trade visitors in 2025, and 80+ exhibitors representing more than 15 countries, attracting 3200+ business visitors in both 2019 and 2022.
Highlights
5 items- 12th edition of SOLAR AFRICA
- AUMA listed event
- Held at Carnivore Exhibition Grounds in Nairobi, Kenya
- Concurrent with Power & Energy Africa
- Attracted 5,800+ Trade Visitors (2025)
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does SOLAR AFRICA 2027 take place?+
The 12th SOLAR AFRICA will be held from June 16 to June 18, 2027, at the Carnivore Exhibition Grounds in Nairobi, Kenya.
Who organizes SOLAR AFRICA?+
The event is organized by EXPOGROUP WORLDWIDE.
What industries and products are covered at SOLAR AFRICA?+
SOLAR AFRICA covers the solar industry, including solar technology, manufacturing, panels, project installations, storage/batteries, accessories, street/traffic/billboard solutions, rural power generation, emergency lighting, compact systems, BIPV, grid-connectible systems, charge controllers, inverters, metering solutions, cables, test/measurement/monitoring solutions, solar thermal products, software solutions, solar heating, and solar consumer products.
How can I attend or exhibit at SOLAR AFRICA?+
Exhibitors can book space and explore advertising and sponsorship options. Visitors can register to attend, and visiting the exhibition is free of cost.
