What are the opportunities in the Sudan power market?

Due to the highest installation capacity, the hydropower segment held a significant market share in 2021 and is likely to see considerable market growth during the forecast period. Sudan has announced to build four nuclear power plants by 2030 to fill its energy gap. This is likely to create several opportunities in the Sudan power market soon.

What is power in Sudan?

Power in Sudan Sudan is a country with immense renewable energy potential, possessing a high hydropower potential based totally on its location on the river Nile and other watersheds, a high wind speed mainly in its northern and western region, and high solar radiation throughout the country.

Who are the key players in the Sudan power market?

The Sudan power market is consolidated. Some key players in this market include Sudanese Thermal Power Generating Company, Sudanese Electricity Distribution Company, Siemens Energy AG, Ram Energy, and Dal Group. In March 2021, Siemens Energy AG was awarded to supply grid stabilization services to Merowe Hydropower Plant near Nothern Sudan.

What is happening in Sudan's electricity sector?

The country has seen a drop in electricity demand due to the imposed lockdown restrictions, leading to lower electricity requirements in various commercial and industrial places. The Sudan government is actively promoting the power sector by increasing electricity access in all parts of the country.

Does Sudan have a low electricity access rate?

Even though the energy access rate is low; Sudan is making progress in electrification with annual growth over more than 3 percentage points after 2010; more than 70% of Sudan’s population was lacking access to electricity at that time . Table 1 below represents statistical facts about Sudan’s electricity access rate from (2000 – 2019).