Is Sudan a good place to use solar energy?

The location of Sudan as part of sub-Saharan Africa enriches the solar potential. The average temperature ranges from 28 to 39°C. The average solar insolation is 6.1 kWh/m2/day, indicating a high potential for solar energy use . The Northern State has been considered as one of the best parts of Sudan for exploiting solar energy.

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 .

Where will Sudan's first wind power plant be located?

Sudan has advanced a major step in developing its first wind power plant with the arrival of the wind turbine to be located in Dongola in the northern state, as part of the UNDP’s wind energy project in 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).