Does Sudan have solar energy?

Sudan has one of the lowest levels of solar development in Africa although it has one of the best levels of solar radiation in the whole continent. The Sudanese government tried to implement several initiatives to increase the share of renewables in the country’s energy mix over the past years but so far results seem to be quite limited.

Does Sudan have a high electricity demand?

Although Sudan has invested in thermal generation and hydropower technology, the country struggles to meet electricity demands for all sectors. Summer is the peak electricity demand season and 40% of this demand is subject to load shedding, resulting in significant power outages .

Is Sudan a Sunbelt country?

Sudan is a sunbelt country that has abundant solar resources and large wasteland areas, especially in the northern and western portions.

Does Sudan have a re strategy?

Although Sudan's RE strategies are well integrated and prioritized in Sudan's 1st and 2nd national communication to the UNFCCC in 1993 and 2005, respectively, and explicitly spelled out in the National Adaptation Programs of Action (NAPA) in 2007 and National Adaptation Plan (NAP) in 2016 , the RE share is tiny and more needs to be done.