Which sector is the largest user of electricity in Sudan?

The residential sector constitutes 60% of the electricity consumption in Sudan and therefore is the largest user segment. Low price provides almost no incentive for households to conserve energy and wasteful use of power is observed. 9. Sudan is facing power crisis as a result of severe demand-supply imbalance.

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.

Who owns electricity in Sudan?

The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) is also part of the MoEP. Most of Sudan’s electricity generation is publicly owned, except for some thermal generations in isolated grids and emergency powership rental, which are operated by Independent Power Producers (IPPs).

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.

What is SETAP & how will it impact Sudan?

The proposed SETAP will increase the availability of electricity to grid-connected users, providing off-grid solar solutions for households, productive users and public institutions will pave the path for Sudan’s clean energy transition through enhancing readiness of renewable energy projects.

Does Sudan need electrification?

Since Sudan’s population is growing at a rate of 2.4 percent a year, achieving universal access will require that electrification grows at an even faster rate, beyond 1.7 percent per year which has been the annualized rate between 2010 and 2019. 12. The sector financial situation is tenuous.