The article "Adaptation of Solar Energy in the Global South: Prospects, Challenges and Opportunities" by Kingsley Ukoba, Kelvin O. Yoro, Orevaoghene Eterigho-Ikelegbe, Chinedu Ibegbulam, and Tien-Chien Jen explores the potential of solar energy to address the multifaceted challenges faced by economically disadvantaged regions, known as the Global South. These challenges include limited access to electricity, clean water, industrialization, and food security. Despite the immense potential of solar energy, the Global South faces hurdles such as technology adoption, infrastructure, and financial constraints. The study examines the history, classifications, global statistics, merits, and demerits of solar technology in the Global South, and delves into various applications, including extreme environments, residential electricity generation, transportation, and industrial usage. Key challenges in the Global South include inadequate access to electricity, water scarcity, limited industrialization, and food insecurity. Solar energy offers transformative solutions by providing decentralized and sustainable power sources. For instance, solar-powered water purification systems can treat contaminated water, while solar irrigation pumps can improve agricultural productivity. Solar energy also supports industrial growth by providing reliable and sustainable energy, and enhances food security through solar-powered agricultural technologies. The article highlights the growing adoption of solar applications in the Global South, driven by factors such as declining costs, technological advancements, supportive policies, and increasing awareness. Success stories, such as solar irrigation pumps in Rajasthan, India, demonstrate the potential of solar technology to transform agriculture and improve livelihoods. However, challenges such as high upfront costs, limited financing options, and inadequate maintenance services remain significant barriers. Solar technology is classified into hybrid, grid-connected, solar operating night and day, and stand-alone systems. The article discusses the evolution of solar technology, from ancient civilizations to modern solar panels, and its contributions to the global energy landscape. Solar energy's environmental benefits, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality, are emphasized, along with its economic and societal impacts. The article concludes by providing insights into the future of solar energy in the Global South, emphasizing the need to address challenges and embrace opportunities to shape a sustainable and equitable development trajectory.The article "Adaptation of Solar Energy in the Global South: Prospects, Challenges and Opportunities" by Kingsley Ukoba, Kelvin O. Yoro, Orevaoghene Eterigho-Ikelegbe, Chinedu Ibegbulam, and Tien-Chien Jen explores the potential of solar energy to address the multifaceted challenges faced by economically disadvantaged regions, known as the Global South. These challenges include limited access to electricity, clean water, industrialization, and food security. Despite the immense potential of solar energy, the Global South faces hurdles such as technology adoption, infrastructure, and financial constraints. The study examines the history, classifications, global statistics, merits, and demerits of solar technology in the Global South, and delves into various applications, including extreme environments, residential electricity generation, transportation, and industrial usage. Key challenges in the Global South include inadequate access to electricity, water scarcity, limited industrialization, and food insecurity. Solar energy offers transformative solutions by providing decentralized and sustainable power sources. For instance, solar-powered water purification systems can treat contaminated water, while solar irrigation pumps can improve agricultural productivity. Solar energy also supports industrial growth by providing reliable and sustainable energy, and enhances food security through solar-powered agricultural technologies. The article highlights the growing adoption of solar applications in the Global South, driven by factors such as declining costs, technological advancements, supportive policies, and increasing awareness. Success stories, such as solar irrigation pumps in Rajasthan, India, demonstrate the potential of solar technology to transform agriculture and improve livelihoods. However, challenges such as high upfront costs, limited financing options, and inadequate maintenance services remain significant barriers. Solar technology is classified into hybrid, grid-connected, solar operating night and day, and stand-alone systems. The article discusses the evolution of solar technology, from ancient civilizations to modern solar panels, and its contributions to the global energy landscape. Solar energy's environmental benefits, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality, are emphasized, along with its economic and societal impacts. The article concludes by providing insights into the future of solar energy in the Global South, emphasizing the need to address challenges and embrace opportunities to shape a sustainable and equitable development trajectory.