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.

What is the South Sudan off-grid market?

Developing the of-grid products supply chain and product line The South Sudan off-grid market is dominated by non-specialised vendors and retailers who sell other products, including off-grid products. Most of the products are not quality-verified, nor do they receive any incentives to target end-users who cannot aford a one-time upfront payment.

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.

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 are the barriers to solar penetration in South Sudan?

The third barrier to greater penetration of solar devices in South Sudan is poor consumer perceptions of solar product quality. Most of the respondents are dissatisfied with the quality of their solar products due to power quality and device functionality issues. Only 22% of the respon-dents are happy with the quality of power.

Where can I buy solar panels in South Sudan?

Their largest market is the Central Equitoria state. Founded in 2011 and opened its first branch in Asmara, Eritrea. Branches located in South Sudan, Uganda, and Dubai. In South Sudan, they have shops in Yei, Wau, Juba and Malakal. -Specialise in large solar home systems with a minimum capacity of 600W onwards.