How much electricity does Sudan have?

Sudan’s access to electricity stands at approximately 54% (Tier 1 and above), comprising of about 32% connected on-grid to SEDC, 14% connected to stand-alone diesel-based isolated grids and 8% to stand-alone solar PV systems (with batteries). This means about 20 million people are without access to electricity.

Which sector is the largest user of electricity in Sudan?

The residential sector constitutes 60% of the electricity consumption in Sudan and therefore is the largest user segment. Low price provides almost no incentive for households to conserve energy and wasteful use of power is observed. 9. Sudan is facing power crisis as a result of severe demand-supply imbalance.

What is the electricity tariff in Sudan?

The electricity tariff in Sudan is one of the lowest in the world. With a recent fourfold revision in January 2021, the average tariff has increased to US$ 0.023/kWh at the market exchange rate, but remains exceptionally low in comparison with tariffs in other Sub-Saharan African countries.

Does Sudan need electrification?

Since Sudan’s population is growing at a rate of 2.4 percent a year, achieving universal access will require that electrification grows at an even faster rate, beyond 1.7 percent per year which has been the annualized rate between 2010 and 2019. 12. The sector financial situation is tenuous.

What are the transmission and distribution losses in Sudan in 2021?

In 2021, transmission and distribution losses in Sudan were at at 30 percent (25 percent distribution losses and 5 percent transmission losses). The bill collection rate is 93 percent, attesting to the quality of commercial management and the universal use of prepaid meters.

Can Sudan transition to an ambitious development path?

The removal of Sudan from the US list of countries that sponsor terrorism in December 2020 and economic sanctions imposed by US in 1997 and return of Sudan to accrual status with international financiers (with the WB in March 2021 and African Development Bank in May 2021) led to optimism that Sudan can transition to an ambitious development path.