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Does South Sudan have solar power?

South Sudan is endowed with high solar PV potential boasting more than 10 hours of daily sunshine – approximately solar radiation of 5.5 – 6.0 Kwh/m 2 /day year-round.

Which solar energy options are available in Sudan?

In Sudan, three solar energy options are available: 1. Solar PV energy: 1000 MW (on- and off-grid) will be applicable in different states within Sudan. 2. Solar CSP technology: 100 MW (grid connected) will be applicable, especially in the northern part of Sudan. 3. Waste to Energy: 80 MW (grid connected) will be applicable in several intended sites.

What is the hydroelectric potential of South Sudan?

The hydroelectric potential of South Sudan is well over 2,105 MW with Fulla-falls-890 MW, Shukoli-235 MW, Lekki-410 MW, Bedden-570MW and Juba barrage-120 MW. However, more studies are needed to quantify the actual potential of mini-hydro sites stochastically distributed across the country especially in the greater Equatoria region.

Can geothermal power be generated in South Sudan?

Hitherto, no significant research has been conducted to ascertain the actual potential of geothermal power generation in South Sudan. However, several rift basin features with uplifts and faulted blocks especially in the Equatoria region, offer geological conditions potentially conducive to accessing higher heat flux at reasonable wells depths.

Does South Sudan have wind power?

Besides, the country is rich in forest and other woody biomass covering over 70 million hectares of land surface. The actual wind power generation potential in South Sudan is not yet thoroughly studied. However, some preliminary studies show a very low wind speed of about 2.5m/s in most parts of the country.

Why is South Sudan a poor country?

Currently, given clean energy poverty, about 70% of South Sudan population depend on traditional utilization of biomass such as wood fuel, charcoal, crop residue and animal dung to provide their cooking and heating energy needs. Besides, the country is rich in forest and other woody biomass covering over 70 million hectares of land surface.