Electricity in Sudan in 2022

In 2022, Sudan's electricity consumption was dominated by low-carbon sources, accounting for more than half of the total generation. Specifically, hydropower contributed 11 TWh, and there were no significant other low-carbon sources reported. Fossil fuels made up the remainder, contributing about 7 TWh. This brings Sudan's total electricity generation to nearly 18 TWh. With a population of over 45 million, this translates to less than 500 watts per person, starkly lower than the global average of around 3638 watts per person. Such low levels of electricity generation can hinder economic development, limit the availability of essential services, and contribute to lower standards of living in Sudan.

Suggestions

To enhance its low-carbon electricity generation, Sudan can draw lessons from nations that have successfully increased their clean power production. For instance, China has significantly expanded its wind energy generation, producing over 1000 TWh, showing the potential for wind power in countries with similar geographical and economic contexts. Similarly, Brazil has achieved meaningful growth in both wind and solar, generating over 100 TWh and 67 TWh from these sources, respectively. By investing in wind and solar infrastructure, Sudan could harness its natural resources to create a more sustainable and reliable electricity supply, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and the attendant challenges of climate change and air pollution.

History

Historically, Sudan's journey in low-carbon electricity generation has been centered around hydropower. During the early 1980s, hydropower growth was modest, with increases of 0.1 to 0.2 TWh annually. The pace remained slow until the late 2000s, when more significant expansions occurred, notably between 2009 and 2011, with hydropower generation rising by 1.8 TWh and 2.9 TWh. Subsequent years generally saw consistent, albeit smaller, increments, with occasional declines in particular years like 2015 and 2016. However, from 2017 to 2020, hydropower generation continued to grow, contributing significantly to Sudan's electricity mix. Moving forward, Sudan can build on this foundation and seek to diversify its clean energy sources further.

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