South Sudan distributed energy storage price

How does lack of electricity affect business in South Sudan?

Specifically, over 75% of firms surveyed in South Sudan complained that lack of energy hinders business operation. Second, lack of electricity drives up costs as businesses and families try to produce their own power, which is extremely expensive.

How do you calculate energy costs in South Sudan?

To determine the costs of energy equipment over time, we converted currencies for which the energy equipment was bought into South Sudan Pound (SSP) using the official exchange rate regime between 2011 and 2017. To convert power KVA to Watts, we used the formula W = 1000 × kVA × PF, where PF always equals 0.8.

How much solar energy does South Sudan have?

South Sudan receives about 8 hours of sunshine daily, providing an estimated solar energy capacity of 436W/M2/year (REEP, 2013). Similarly, wind energy density ranges between 285 and 380 W/M2 (REEP, 2013). Both the solar sunshine duration and wind density meet the threshold required to produce high quality electricity.

Why is energy infrastructure underdeveloped in South Sudan?

Partly due to the civil wars (e.g., 1955-1972, 1983-2005 & 2013-present), energy infrastructure remains very underdeveloped in South Sudan. Despite a peace agreement in 2015, which has been revitalized recently, conflict has impeded the country’s effort in transitioning to renewable energy.

Why is South Sudan facing a serious energy crisis?

South Sudan faces a serious energy crisis due to a number of factors, including devastating conflicts (e.g. 1955-172, 1983-2005 & 2013–present) and reliance on the fossil fuel source. The country has the lowest energy consumption rate in Africa and the highest cost of producing energy (World Bank, 2016).

How much does subsidized fuel cost in South Sudan?

Subsidized fuel costs less in South Sudan than in Kenya where it is imported. A subsidized fuel costs a mere $0.14 or 22 SSP per liter in South Sudan. This is in contrast to a purchasing price of about $0.80 a liter in Kenya. This cost does not factor in the high tax rates and freight charges.