Are there any energy saving programs in South Sudan?

Regarding energy conservation, there are no known programs or projects in South Sudan. However, South Sudan has high potential for renewable energies to generate electricity, including small-scale and large scale hydropower, solar photovoltaic, and wind, biomass, geothermal and waste-to-energy.

What are the energy production resources in Sudan?

More than 96% of this capacity was derived from fossil fuels and hydropower; the rest was dependent on RE, viz., solar and biomass . The country started to increase its production from solar resources, leading to an increase in capacity from 14 MW in 2019 to 18 MW in 2020. shows the breakdown of energy production resources in Sudan.

Can Sudan maximize its energy resources?

The analysis reveals promising indicators of Sudan’s ability to maximize its solar, wind, and geothermal energy resources. It also presents conclusions and recommendations concerning the future of RE policies and production in Sudan.

Is there a program for promoting modern energy in South Sudan?

South Sudan has great potential for development of energy consuming nodes in rural areas such as agro-processing, carpentry, hair salons and other SMEs. However, there is no known program for promotion of modern energy for productive use in South Sudan.

Does Sudan have a poor energy infrastructure?

Currently, only 30% of the population in Sudan, mainly in urban areas, have access to electricity (Omer, A., 2013, p. 5). Consequently, the national development and existing services are being negatively affected. Sudan's energy infrastructure is suffering.

How much electricity does Sudan have?

Sudan’s access to electricity stands at approximately 54% (Tier 1 and above), comprising of about 32% connected on-grid to SEDC, 14% connected to stand-alone diesel-based isolated grids and 8% to stand-alone solar PV systems (with batteries). This means about 20 million people are without access to electricity.