Arctech's Solar Innovations Illuminate Africa's Energy Future

In the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, the Solar&Storage Live Africa 2025 event served as a beacon of innovation and progress, showcasing the latest advancements in solar technology. Arctech, a global leader in solar tracking, racking, and energy storage solutions, made a significant impact at the event, highlighting its commitment to Africa's energy future. The company's participation underscored the growing demand for renewable energy solutions in a continent grappling with energy access issues and load shedding challenges.

Arctech's booth at the event was a testament to its innovative spirit, featuring three flagship products designed to maximize energy efficiency and sustainability in Africa's extreme climates. The 1P Single-Axis Tracker SkyLine II, the Intelligent PV Cleaning Robot StarShine I, and the Energy Storage System ArcBank were the stars of the show, each addressing unique challenges faced by the continent's energy sector.

The SkyLine II tracker is engineered to thrive in Africa's harsh climates, featuring a modular design and an AI-powered tracking algorithm that delivers up to 8% higher energy yield. Its rigid torque tube design and synchronous multi-point mechanism ensure stability in high-wind and high-temperature conditions, making it a reliable solution for Africa's diverse climatic conditions. With a global deployment track record of nearly 30GW, the SkyLine II has proven its reliability and adaptability, making it a trusted solution for African climates.



The Intelligent PV Cleaning Robot StarShine I is tailored for dusty environments, using AI-driven path optimization to minimize operational costs and improve energy output. Compatible with Arctech's solar trackers through SCADA integration, StarShine I ensures the consistent performance of solar installations, addressing the challenge of maintaining solar panels in dusty African environments.

The Energy Storage System ArcBank is designed to tackle Africa's power supply gaps by providing a reliable energy storage solution. Featuring in-house developed PCS, BMS, and EMS, the ArcBank is optimized for various applications, including large industrial plants, large data centers, and new energy power stations. This versatility ensures that it can meet the diverse energy needs of different sectors, contributing to building resilient energy ecosystems that empower communities across the continent.

Arctech's Managing Director for the MEA region, Vivian Fang, delivered a keynote speech titled "Tackling Africa's Energy Challenges and Arctech's Role in Shaping the Future of Renewable Energy." During the session, Vivian emphasized the growing demand in the region for reliable, resilient, and high-efficiency solar energy solutions, especially in response to South Africa's ongoing load shedding challenges and the broader energy access issues across Sub-Saharan Africa. She highlighted that "Africa's energy transformation requires solutions that are not only cost-effective but also culturally and environmentally adaptive. Through collaboration with local stakeholders, we strive to build resilient energy ecosystems that empower communities."

Arctech's presence in the exhibition underscores its strong commitment to the continent's sustainable development. The company has completed numerous key projects across various African countries, including Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Uganda, Burkina Faso, Namibia, Chad, Congo, Ghana, Malawi, and Comoros. Since entering the MEA market in 2017, Arctech has accumulated a portfolio exceeding 10 GW within the region. To enhance its local service, Arctech has established local offices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa, as well as built a factory in Jeddah with an annual capacity of 3 GW. Supplemented by Arctech's global supply chain system, the company will possess a delivery capability of up to 10 GW in the MEA market.

In conclusion, Arctech's participation in Solar&Storage Live Africa 2025 was a resounding success, showcasing the company's innovative solar solutions that are set to illuminate Africa's energy future. With a strong commitment to sustainable development and a portfolio of game-changing products, Arctech is poised to play a pivotal role in Africa's energy transformation, empowering communities and driving economic growth across the continent.