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How many energy companies are there in South Sudan?

There are about fourteen of-grid energy companies in South Sudan, and their services include i) selling solar products, ii) engineer-ing, procurement, and construction (EPC), iii) indepen-dent power production (IPPs) and iv) developing mini-grids.

How do solar companies work in South Sudan?

Of-grid solar companies in South Sudan focus on serving large institutions and commercial customers, who make up over 80% of their sales. They prefer serving international NGOs and aid organisations operating in the country since these organisations can readily pay, unlike households. This leaves the household market underserved.

Do health institutions in South Sudan have access to electricity?

About 30% of South Sudan health institutions do not have access to electricity. However, there were disparities where 15.0% of health institutions in urban areas lacked access to electricity compared to 33.2% of health institutions in rural areas reported lacking electricity access.

Who makes solar panels in South Sudan?

The largest market is in Juba state. Incorporated in South Sudan in June 2012 and are based in Juba, from where they supply products across the country. Quality-verified batteries, solar panels, and inverters from the following manufacturers: Batteries: Deka, Rolls Solar Panels: Suntech, AFR Inverters: Magnum, Growatt, Fronius.

What is the solar market in South Sudan?

Based on the solar access rates and willingness to pay assessments, the total addressable market for solar products in South Sudan is USD 143,431,722, and the total serviceable market is USD 44,052,848. The total potential consumer base is 1,226,483 households, about 90% of the population.

How can humanitarian agencies contribute to solar energy in South Sudan?

Refugee contexts in countries such as Jordan have also led to the increased transition to solar energy through donor-led initiatives. Humanitarian agencies can also play a critical role in generating demand for solar systems in South Sudan refugee settlements, where biomass is predominantly used as energy source (Lemi & La Belle, 2020).