Organizers of Intersolar Africa 2026 today outlined the growing importance of solar power and energy storage in East Africa during a media breakfast held in Nairobi, ahead of the exhibition and conference scheduled for 3-4 February 2026 at the Sarit Expo Centre.
Speaking at the briefing, Georg Pflomm, Project Manager Energy at AHK Eastern Africa, emphasized that East Africa is emerging as one of the continent’s most dynamic clean energy markets, driven by rising electricity demand, falling solar costs, and the urgent need for reliable power solutions.
“Intersolar Africa builds on more than 30 years of global experience connecting the solar and energy storage industry,” Pflomm said. “With East Africa’s rapid market growth, Nairobi provides an ideal platform to bring together technology providers, developers, investors, and policymakers to accelerate the region’s energy transition.”
Founded in 1991 in Germany, Intersolar has grown into the world’s leading exhibition series for solar photovoltaics and energy storage, attracting over 200,000 visitors and nearly 5,000 exhibitors globally. Africa hosted its first Intersolar event in 2025, a conference-only summit that drew strong participation from across the continent and highlighted the need for a larger, exhibition-led platform in East Africa.
Intersolar Africa 2026 will feature around 100 exhibitors and a high-level conference bringing together industry leaders to discuss developments in solar PV, energy storage, grid management, charging infrastructure, finance, and policy.During the briefing, it was noted that while Africa holds around 60% of the world’s best solar resources, solar currently accounts for only a small share of electricity generation.
Rapid growth in East Africa, rising commercial and industrial solar installations, and increasing investment in mini-grids and energy storage are positioning the region as a key driver of Africa’s clean energy future.Energy storage was highlighted as a critical enabler for higher shares of renewable energy, supporting grid stability, reducing reliance on diesel generation, and helping address power shortages currently affecting countries such as Kenya. “Intersolar Africa is not just about technology,” Pflomm added. “
It is about partnerships, market-ready solutions, and creating the conditions for reliable, affordable, and sustainable power across the region.”Intersolar Africa 2026 Exhibition and Conference will take place on 3-4 February 2026at the Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi.
