Can concentrated solar power plants help alleviate Sudan's energy crisis?

Concentrated solar power plants can play a significant role in alleviating Sudan’s energy crisis. These plants can be established and implemented in Sudan, as their potential is considerably high due to the climate conditions in Sudan.

What is power in Sudan?

Power in Sudan Sudan is a country with immense renewable energy potential, possessing a high hydropower potential based totally on its location on the river Nile and other watersheds, a high wind speed mainly in its northern and western region, and high solar radiation throughout the country.

Where does Sudan's electricity come from?

Most of Sudan’s electricity generation comes from hydropower, and more than half of the Eastern African region’s total oil-based capacity is located in the country. Sudan is also contemplating scaling up projects on solar power in the coming years.

Can a parabolic trough concentrated solar power plant be established in Sudan?

These plants can be established and implemented in Sudan, as their potential is considerably high due to the climate conditions in Sudan. This study investigates the design of a parabolic trough concentrated solar power plant in Sudan and analyzes its technical and economic feasibility.

Can solar energy be used in Sudan?

Harvesting solar energy using CSP technologies in Sudan will not only increase the electricity generation capacity but also guarantees energy security and sustainability through creating and implementing energy mix plans in line with the UNs’ SDGs for 2030.

How has the electricity sector grown in Sudan?

The electricity sector in Sudan had grown in terms of installed capacity and generation. Electricity generation had grown at an average annual growth rate of 13% (between 2008 and 2018), and the total electricity generated in 2019 had reached 16.3 TWh [, , ].