Uganda's energy landscape begins to shift as the new Ituka solar project starts delivering 24 MW to the national grid. The move aims in part to adapt to climate change risks to hydropower but the affordability of electricity remains a challenge.

Thailand is speeding up its push into solar and energy storage as gas prices remain highly volatile. A new $6 billion package aims to install rooftop solar across 1 million households.

Nigeria is seeking to build up domestic solar manufacturing, which could boost solar deployment while capturing more economic value for the country.