Sudan Commercial Uninterruptible Power Supply

How much electricity does Sudan use?

It is estimated that the total installed generation power capacity in Sudan in 2013 amounted to 2,533 MW, with about 70% of the electricity being consumed in the Khartoum area. Domestic power consumption dominates the market, with approximately 65% of electricity consumption being attributable to the sector.

What is the main source of electricity in Sudan?

Hydroelectricity is Sudan’s largest source of on-grid power, accounting for 68% of generation in 2011, followed by diesel and heavy fuel oil (27%) and biomass and waste (5%). Hydroelectricity is generated from five dams at Roseires, Sinnar, Jebel Aulia, Khashm el-Girba, and Merowe.

Is Sudan able to fund electricity infrastructure improvements?

The government’s ability to fund electricity infrastructure improvements is extremely limited. Sudan’s other infrastructure networks face the same challenges as the electrical network. Road and rail networks extend for hundreds of miles throughout Sudan, however large sections of the country are serviced only by dirt roads.

Does Sudan need a new infrastructure?

All segments of Sudan’s national infrastructure, including its transportation network, electrical grid, and water supply network, need significant investment, modernization, and expansion. For example, only about one third of Sudan’s 45-million population has access to electricity.

What happened in Sudan in 2013?

Riots in Sudan – Sept 2013In 2013, and again in September 2014, the Sudanese took to the streets in Khartoum violently protesting against the state of the nation’s mains supply. Sudan is one of the largest countries In Africa. In July 2011 South Sudan was separated and became an independent country.

How often do blackouts occur in Sudan?

During hot summer months when energy demand increases, blackouts of eight to 12 hours per day in the capital and other major cities are common. Upgrading and expanding existing power generation capacity, while simultaneously modernizing and expanding the distribution network, has been a decade-long priority of the Sudanese government.