Electricity in Sudan in 2022

In 2022, Sudan generated a total of approximately 18 TWh of electricity, with low-carbon sources such as hydropower contributing more than half of the total at 11 TWh. Fossil fuels, on the other hand, were responsible for generating about 7 TWh, which is close to two-fifths of the overall electricity generation. Compared to the global average of 3606 watts per person, Sudan's electricity consumption is significantly lower. This limited generation capacity could have substantial implications for its development, leading to restricted access to electricity for people and businesses, and subsequently hindering economic growth and quality of life.

Suggestions

To enhance its low-carbon electricity generation, Sudan can look to successful examples from other countries. Notably, China has made remarkable strides in increasing wind and solar electricity, with outputs of 950 TWh and 653 TWh respectively, while India has also shown progress in solar and wind, generating 125 TWh and 92 TWh respectively. Sudan can initiate similar efforts by harnessing its abundant solar resources and exploring wind energy opportunities. Considering nuclear energy as part of its clean energy mix, learning from countries like Pakistan which generated 23 TWh of nuclear energy, could further bolster Sudan's low-carbon electricity sector.

History

Historically, Sudan's low-carbon electricity generation has been dominated by hydropower. Beginning in the early 1980s, there were minor increases of around 0.1 to 0.2 TWh annually. The late 2000s, however, marked significant growth, with a notable increase of nearly 3 TWh in 2010 alone. Despite occasional declines, such as a dip of 0.5 TWh in 2015, the trend has generally been positive with substantial gains in most years, including an addition of 1.8 TWh in 2009. These trends affirm that consistent investments and strategic planning have the potential to continue boosting Sudan's capacity in low-carbon electricity generation.

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Balance of Trade

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