Electricity Tariff Increase – Sudan Events
The Sudanese Electricity Company has announced an adjustment in electricity tariffs across all sectors, citing increased production costs as the primary reason for the decision.
While 54.6% of the country's electricity is derived from hydropower, other renewable sources collectively contribute a mere 0.78% to the national grid. To address this disparity, collaborative efforts between public and private sectors are imperative to advance renewable energy development and utilization in Sudan.
Excluding hydropower, refined petroleum products serve as the primary source of electricity generation in Sudan. However, with current consumption rates, these resources are projected to be depleted within the next 20 years, making the transition to alternative energy sources essential.
Sudan's electricity consumption per capita stands at 0.3 MWh, significantly lower than that of neighboring countries such as Libya (4 MWh/capita) and Egypt (1.6 MWh/capita) (see Figure 5). To address this disparity and reduce reliance on oil, increased adoption of renewable energy sources is imperative.
Although power generation has continued to grow in the post-independence era, only about 62% of Sudan's population had access to electricity in 2021, according to the latest estimates from the World Bank. However, urban populations have substantially more access (84%) than rural populations (49%).
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