3 FAQs about Microgrid design south sudan

Is there a rural micro-grid in South Sudan?

However, government sources indicate that rural micro and mini-grids exist in a few rural centres in South Sudan, including Yei (1.5 MW), Kapoeta (0.8 MW), and Maridi (0.8 MW), with a total capacity of 3.1 MW which are not functional. Other ongoing initiatives in the of-grid sector are noted to be donor-funded, as indicated in Table 1 below.

Is finance a barrier to developing a mini-grid supply chain in South Sudan?

The lack of access to finance was identified as a critical barrier to developing the of-grid and mini-grid supply chain in South Sudan. One of the respondents in the study reported that financial institutions charge high interest rates, up to 22%, thus making it unattractive to borrow money to expand business activities.

Where can microgrids be installed?

Mini-grid developers such as Aptech, Power Gen, and SunGate have identified potential sites across the country for the installation of microgrids, mostly in state capitals and urban cities. Some of the reasons for selecting the potential sites include: Key trading towns which are strategically located at border points.

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