Electricity in Sudan in 2022

In 2022, Sudan generated around 18 TWh of electricity, with more than half of this electricity (approximately 11 TWh) coming from low-carbon hydropower sources. Fossil fuels contributed almost 7 TWh to the energy mix, highlighting a notable dependence on non-clean energy sources. On a per capita basis, Sudan's electricity consumption is significantly lower than the global average of 432 watts per person. Such low levels of electricity generation can negatively impact economic growth, quality of life, healthcare, and education, as inadequate electricity access hinders modern development in these crucial areas.

Suggestions

To increase its low-carbon electricity generation, Sudan can look to the successful strategies employed by other nations. For example, China has made remarkable strides in harnessing wind power, generating 886 TWh, and solar power, with 584 TWh. Sudan, with its sunny climate, could particularly benefit from expanding solar energy. Additionally, countries like Brazil have invested in wind energy, producing 96 TWh, which suggests that Sudan could similarly exploit its windy regions for wind energy projects. Learning from these examples, Sudan could prioritize solar and wind energy to substantially boost its clean energy capacity and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, thereby mitigating adverse environmental impacts and improving public health.

History

Looking at the history of low-carbon electricity in Sudan, the country has seen a fluctuating but generally increasing trend in hydropower generation. In the early 1980s, hydropower capacity grew modestly, with small annual increases of 0.1 to 0.2 TWh. Significant growth occurred in 2009, with an increase of 1.8 TWh, followed by an impressive rise of 2.9 TWh in 2010. The following years showed varied increments and some declines, with notable increases of 1.7 TWh in 2013 and 1.3 TWh in 2017. Overall, despite some setbacks, Sudan's focus on hydropower has gradually enhanced its low-carbon electricity output, setting a foundation on which to add other forms of clean energy.

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