Intersolar Africa 2026 to Position Nairobi as East Africa’s Key Hub for Solar & Energy Storage - CleanTechnica

Intersolar Africa 2026 is set to take place on February 3–4 at Nairobi’s Sarit Expo Centre, evolving from the 2025 Intersolar Summit Africa into a comprehensive international exhibition and conference. This event aims to position Nairobi as a central hub for solar power and energy storage in East Africa, a region experiencing rapid population growth, industrialization, and increasing electricity demand. These pressures highlight the need for expanded power capacity, with solar photovoltaics combined with energy storage emerging as the most cost-effective and scalable solution to address grid instability, high electricity costs, and energy security challenges. Kenya leads the region with a mature commercial and industrial solar market, while neighboring countries like Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda offer promising opportunities despite regulatory and financial hurdles. The conference will feature high-level speakers from regulatory bodies, industry associations, and financial institutions, focusing on critical topics such as regulatory frameworks, market development, risk mitigation, and private capital’s role in renewable energy expansion. The program will cover