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.

How many energy companies are there in South Sudan?

There are about fourteen of-grid energy companies in South Sudan, and their services include i) selling solar products, ii) engineer-ing, procurement, and construction (EPC), iii) indepen-dent power production (IPPs) and iv) developing mini-grids.

How do solar companies work in South Sudan?

Of-grid solar companies in South Sudan focus on serving large institutions and commercial customers, who make up over 80% of their sales. They prefer serving international NGOs and aid organisations operating in the country since these organisations can readily pay, unlike households. This leaves the household market underserved.

Are solar devices a problem in South Sudan?

The second hurdle is the lack of awareness, with 8% of urban and rural populations reporting a lack of knowledge about solar devices. The third barrier to greater penetration of solar devices in South Sudan is poor consumer perceptions of solar product quality.

What percentage of solar lighting products are sold in South Sudan?

Over 85% of these sales have been quality-verified products primarily sold to the humanitarian sector. For the general market, an estimated 80-90% of solar lighting products are sold in Juba (Altai Consulting, 2014). Data on micro and mini-grid development in South Sudan is scarce.

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.