How much electricity does South Sudan generate?

In 2019, conventional sources such as diesel generators represent more than 99% of electricity generation in South Sudan with a capacity estimated at 204 MW, whereas solar accounts for only an estimated 1 MW of capacity, which accounts for less than 1% of electricity generation in the country .

What are the main sources of energy in South Sudan?

In South Sudan's rural communities, kerosene lamps, firewood, crop wastes, charcoal, and animal dung are the most frequent sources of energy for lighting, heating, and cooking.

What happened to South Sudan's generating capacity?

Plans to expand the nation’s generating capacity were swiftly shelved. South Sudan had negotiated an agreement with the Norwegian government to build a 43-megawatt hydroelectric dam, but once the war broke out, Norway redirected its funding toward humanitarian aid.

Will South Sudan's electric sector be restored?

The work to restore South Sudan’s electric sector began in earnest in late 2018, after South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir reached a peace deal with rebel leader Riek Machar. (Earlier this year, Kiir appointed Machar as vice president.)

Will South Sudan build a hydropower project near Juba?

The utility is looking for investors to build a 120-megawatt hydropower project near Juba, which could cost $490 million to construct over five years. South Sudan’s government says it also plans to invest in the 1,080-megawatt Grand Fula project proposed near the Ugandan border, though how and when it would do so is unclear.

Is South Sudan adding its own generation?

At the same time, the young country is adding its own generation. Late last year, Ezra Group opened a 33-megawatt oil-fired power plant, which will use scrubbers to reduce air pollution. The Eritrean firm says it plans to build 100 total megawatts of fossil fuel capacity in South Sudan by 2021, at a cost of nearly $290 million.