Southern Africa is entering a new phase of solar market development, transitioning from early procurement-led growth to more complex questions around system integration, grid capacity, and long-term market sustainability. In several countries across the region, particularly South Africa, mature utility-scale and corporate PPA markets are now colliding with transmission constraints, curtailment risks, evolving market rules, and increasing demand for flexibility through storage and
hybrid solutions. This session will focus on how Southern African solar markets can be taken to the next level by aligning policy frameworks, infrastructure planning, and private-sector innovation, drawing lessons from recent reforms, emerging commercial models, and regional power market dynamics. Through a regional overview followed by a targeted panel discussion, the session will provide practical insights into how governments, system operators, and industry can sustain investment momentum while building a more resilient and integrated power system.