South Sudan off-grid photovoltaic power generation system

Aptech Africa recently successfully designed, built and installed the first off-grid solar battery hybrid power system in South Sudan. This USAID-funded project, developed by AECOM International, incorporated a one-of-a-kind containerized PV storage solution by SustainSolar. Photovoltaic Systems: A case Scenario from South Sudan Aban Ayik, Member, IEEE, Nelson Ijumba, Senior Member, IEEE, Fellow, SAIEE, Charles Kabiri, and Philippe Goffin Abstract—South Sudan is expansive and sparsely populated with over 80% of the population living in rural areas. The country has no national grid connecting its cities and towns ...

How can humanitarian agencies contribute to solar energy in South Sudan?

Refugee contexts in countries such as Jordan have also led to the increased transition to solar energy through donor-led initiatives. Humanitarian agencies can also play a critical role in generating demand for solar systems in South Sudan refugee settlements, where biomass is predominantly used as energy source (Lemi & La Belle, 2020).

Can solar energy help South Sudan?

Dr. Lord is the 2018 recipient of the IEEE Undergraduate Teaching Award. More than 1 billion people in the world currently live in energy poverty. Solar energy has vast potential for South Sudan but there are challenges to implementing it.

Who makes solar panels in South Sudan?

The largest market is in Juba state. Incorporated in South Sudan in June 2012 and are based in Juba, from where they supply products across the country. Quality-verified batteries, solar panels, and inverters from the following manufacturers: Batteries: Deka, Rolls Solar Panels: Suntech, AFR Inverters: Magnum, Growatt, Fronius.

Does South Sudan have a solar PV market?

The solar PV market in South Sudan is growing steadily, but minimal information is available. Additionally, most companies operating in the country within the value chain do not have an online presence. As such, the study mainly relied on primary information collected from the companies with which key informant interviews were conducted.

What are the barriers to developing the solar sector in South Sudan?

Another impediment to developing the of-grid solar sector in South Sudan is the limited capacity of technicians to install, maintain and repair the solar systems (Mozersky & Kammen, 2018).

What challenges do photovoltaics face in South Sudan?

Particular challenges for photovoltaics in South Sudan were highlighted. For example, measurements at Standard Test Conditions (STC) can be misleading in such extreme temperature environments. Choosing among different battery chemistries for energy storage must consider the specific environmental conditions.

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