Where can I find information about energy in Sudan?

Find relevant data on energy production, total primary energy supply, electricity consumption and CO2 emissions for Sudan on the IEA homepage. Find relevant information for Sudan on energy access (access to electricity, access to clean cooking, renewable energy and energy efficiency) on the Tracking SDG7 homepage.

How can Sudan achieve energy self-sufficiency?

Encouraging solar and wind power in the country’s energy portfolio could help Sudan achieve its goal of energy self-sufficiency. Egyptian policies such as nurturing and promoting renewable technologies and scientific research, feed-in tariffs, and tax exemptions could help Sudan achieve its objectives.

Why is solar energy important in Sudan?

Solar energy is highly attractive as a primary renewable energy source that can contribute immensely to increasing energy access in Sudan. The location of Sudan as part of sub-Saharan Africa enriches the solar potential. The average temperature ranges from 28 to 39°C.

How can Sudan transform its energy sector?

A comprehensive package of technical and financial assistance will be needed to transform Sudan’s energy sector. This will involve the development of risk management strategies that efectively promote public and private investments into scaled-up sustainable energy solutions.

What are the challenges facing Sudan's energy sector?

Sudan’s energy sector is facing numerous challenges: persistent blackouts, an inadequate energy infrastructure, and a poor and scattered government response .

Can geothermal energy help Sudan achieve energy diversification?

pendent producers to invest in RE and allow Sudan to achieve energy diversification. capacity of 15 GW [ 70 ]. Countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Djibouti, Rwanda, and Eritrea in the East African Rift have already adopted geothermal energy. These electricity generated from these resources. In Kenya, for example, geothermal energy