Hadyr Koumakpai, Vice President and General Manager, Africa, at JA Solar, talks to The Energy Year about Africa’s accelerating solar growth and how to lower installation costs and improve project bankability as the continent progresses towards hybrid systems.

Energy is no longer defined by a single source. Wind, solar, geothermal, hydrogen, and storage are each evolving and expanding. The real challenge today is no longer simply accessing energy, but controlling it. This is where JA Smart Renergy comes in — JA Solar’s comprehensive solution for intelligent, integrated energy management.

New cell architectures and multi-cut designs are receiving more attention as the PV industry adapts to shifting market needs. JA Solar’s latest solutions reflect this shift, offering tailored approaches for different project environments.

As published by PV Magazine, to read more https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/04/14/ja-solar-responds-to-changing-market-needs-with-deepblue-4-0-pro-and-5-0-modules

JA Solar, a trusted global partner in green energy, is rapidly expanding the global deployment of its DeepBlue 5.0 modules across utility, C&I, and residential markets, as developers increasingly prioritize long-term value, bankability, and risk mitigation in a more volatile global PV market.