As of 2023, Egypt and Ethiopia were the leading African countries in terms of renewable energy production. Egypt registered a production volume reaching just over * gigawatt hours, while that of Zambia stood at * gigawatt hours. These countries were followed by Zambia, South Africa, and Mozambique. According to the source, Africa's total renewable energy production was nearly ** gigawatt hours in the said year.
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IRENA. (July 10, 2025). Renewable energy production in Africa as of 2023, by country (in gigawatt hours) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/1485320/renewable-energy-production-in-africa-by-country/
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