What is the Guide to solar energy in Sudan?

“The Guide to Solar Energy in Sudan” is the first booklet of its kind in Sudan that targets consumer awareness at a “grass root” level, proudly developed by Clean Energy 4 Africa, and supported by several of the largest solar energy companies in the country.

Is solar energy making a comeback in Sudan?

Fortunately, the country is now witnessing a comeback to solar energy as it is an effective tool to drive development, employment, and stability – particularly in rural and agriculture-focused communities. "In Sudan, access to energy is a critical tool, and solar is an effective way to achieve this.

What is the first-ever directory of solar energy companies in Sudan?

The first-ever directory of solar energy companies in Sudan The Guide was officially inaugurated in a hybrid event held on March 31st, 2022 at the headquarters of 249Startups- one of the leading startup incubators in Sudan.

How much electricity does Sudan need?

Estimates put Sudan’s electric needs at about 3800 megawatt at the moment. Existing electric supplies reach about 40 percent of the population and there are problems of inadequate electric supply with recurring outages that continue for long hours. What about the private sector’s experiments in the domain of solar energy?

How have UNDP and UNICEF supported solar energy in Sudan?

Mr. Afanasievt added that "at a community level, UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA and the Government have worked across Sudan to deploy thousands of solar systems. In Darfur, UNDP supported solar energy in 464 community service centers including schools, health centers, vaccine fridges, and rural hospitals.

Will Sudan produce 500 megawatts of solar power?

Also, in November 2020 Sudan and the United Arab Emirates signed a memo of understanding for the production of 500 megawatt of solar electric power. The Gulf state, represented in one of its specialized companies, would import, build, install and operate the stations for twenty years and train the local workers.