This article presents a case study of the struggles of South Sudan, the newest country to develop a new electricity grid, and the strategic choices it faces in a post-conflict situation. In addition to the energy t
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Finally, the South Sudan Development Plan (SSDP), provides an additional footprint on the development of various sectors in the country, including the energy sector. The Southern Regional Grid, also known as the “Juba Regional Grid,” will be powered initially by the Fula Dam and diesel generators to supply Juba and the surrounding towns .
At present, the grid-based electricity situation in South Sudan is characterized by routine power outages and lack of efficiency in the distribution system . In fact, in 2020, 580 GWh or nearly 100 % of electricity was produced from oil and gas, and just 1 GWh from renewable sources .
Most decentralized power systems in South Sudan are operated by private companies, NGOs and humanitarian organizations in South Sudan. In assessing the capacity of the off-grid electricity in terms of Megawatt (MW), the kVA rating of the generators and the power factor were taken into consideration.
Most of the country’s current energy production comes from generators that burn imported diesel, a costly method both economically and environmentally. According to the World Bank, only 8.4% of the population had reliable access to power and electricity in 2022, leaving the door wide open to produce much-needed renewable energy in South Sudan.
According to recent projections, in the long term, the demand for electricity in South Sudan could grow to 1400 MW by 2030. In sum, the fundamental challenge for South Sudan is to build new public service infrastructure and refurbish depleted water, energy, transportation, and communication systems.
Despite having an abundance of energy resources, particularly fossil fuels, South Sudan struggles to give its citizens access to electricity. The long period of historical neglect of the region by the Sudanese government before independence and the recent conflict, is the primary cause of the current energy challenges.
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