How do solar companies work in South Sudan?

Of-grid solar companies in South Sudan focus on serving large institutions and commercial customers, who make up over 80% of their sales. They prefer serving international NGOs and aid organisations operating in the country since these organisations can readily pay, unlike households. This leaves the household market underserved.

Who makes solar panels in South Sudan?

The largest market is in Juba state. Incorporated in South Sudan in June 2012 and are based in Juba, from where they supply products across the country. Quality-verified batteries, solar panels, and inverters from the following manufacturers: Batteries: Deka, Rolls Solar Panels: Suntech, AFR Inverters: Magnum, Growatt, Fronius.

Does South Sudan have a solar PV market?

The solar PV market in South Sudan is growing steadily, but minimal information is available. Additionally, most companies operating in the country within the value chain do not have an online presence. As such, the study mainly relied on primary information collected from the companies with which key informant interviews were conducted.

Does South Sudan need a solar home system?

Although the uptake of solar home systems is still nascent within South Sudan, there will be a growing need for waste management and recycling facilities as uptake increases.

What is South Sudan's role as a power utility?

Its role as a power utility is expected to intensify as programmes to increase electricity access in South Sudan are implemented. It is proposed under the Electricity Bill 2015 as the regulatory entity for the electricity sector in South Sudan. It would function as the energy regulator whose functions would include the creation of regulations.

What percentage of solar lighting products are sold in South Sudan?

Over 85% of these sales have been quality-verified products primarily sold to the humanitarian sector. For the general market, an estimated 80-90% of solar lighting products are sold in Juba (Altai Consulting, 2014). Data on micro and mini-grid development in South Sudan is scarce.