How can Sudan transform its energy sector?

A comprehensive package of technical and financial assistance will be needed to transform Sudan’s energy sector. This will involve the development of risk management strategies that efectively promote public and private investments into scaled-up sustainable energy solutions.

What is the South Sudan off-grid market?

Developing the of-grid products supply chain and product line The South Sudan off-grid market is dominated by non-specialised vendors and retailers who sell other products, including off-grid products. Most of the products are not quality-verified, nor do they receive any incentives to target end-users who cannot aford a one-time upfront payment.

Is result based financing a solution to South Sudan's energy crisis?

Result Based Financing (RBF) to accelerate access to energy services, an instrument commonly used in other markets to bridge the aford-ability gap, is also lacking in South Sudan. The energy sector’s policy and enabling regulatory en-vironment is still in its formative stage, especially for the of-grid sector.

Does Sudan have a problem with electricity supply?

Sudan is currently facing a major problem with electricity supply. According to the report “ Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report (2021) ”, only 54% of the population in Sudan have access to electricity; this indicates more than 20 million people aren’t connected to the national electricity grid .

Are there mini-grids in South Sudan?

Several companies have developed and operate mini-grids in South Sudan, as summarised in Annex 4. Data on type, number of end users, and retail tarifs were unavail-able for all companies apart from SunGate Solar.

Why does Sudan have a shortage of electricity?

In addition to denying more than 60 per cent of the Sudanese people access to the national grid, the relatively large annual consumption rates (averaging 10 per cent) worsened the national supply gap. As a result, the energy sector was under pressure to provide more electrical capacity.