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Will Sudan's First Solar Park be built in the UAE?

According to the country’s Ministry of Energy, an unspecified UAE solar company has committed to building several large scale PV plants across the country. These new projects would be granted a 20-year PPA and would be Sudan’s first solar parks. Few specific were outlined in the statement.

Why should Sudan promote solar energy technology?

Sudan's national sustainable development process, which aims for a low carbon and resilient development, should serve as a driver in promoting solar energy technology. This technology strongly promotes the 17 UN adopted Sustainable Development Goals to be accomplished by 2030 (listed below).

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.

Can solar power irrigation pumps in Sudan?

Solar panels power irrigation pumps on a farm in Northern State (UNDP Sudan/ Muhanad Sameer) KHARTOUM (Sudanow) - Sudan was one of the first nations to understand the importance of renewable energy. In this bid, the country took good steps in early 1980s for the development of rural areas via the technologies of solar and wind energies.

How much solar power does Sudan have?

Most of Sudan's electricity generation comes from around 3.2 GW of hydropower. According to the latest statistics from the International Renewable Energy Agency, Sudan had only 19 MW of installed solar power at the end of 2019. The Sudanese government is aiming to install 500 MW of solar and 300 MW of wind by the end of the year.

Will Sudan be able to deploy solar power in Africa?

If implemented, these projects would represent the country's first attempt to deploy utility scale PV capacity. 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.