Which energy storage power supply is good in Juba

The 20MW solar plant can generate sufficient power to supply electricity to up to 16,000 households in Juba, significantly reducing energy costs and bolstering grid reliability, said the project's developer.

Image: The recently launched 20MW solar energy plant in South Sudan. Credit: Ezra Group A public-private partnership in South Sudan has launched the country's first major solar power plant and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the capital Juba, where it is expected to provide electricity to thousands of homes.

The near term supply prospect for power supply in the Juba distribution area is based on the40MW hydropower plant at Fula Rapids. As an emergency measure to rehabilitate the existing network and to absorb the possible supply from the Fula Rapids power, immediate investment is required.

According to a 2024 sciencedirect.com report, South Sudan struggles to provide its citizens access to electricity despite having abundant energy resources, particularly fossil fuels.

The solar plant is set to contribute 19% of the total energy distributed by JEDCO, complementing existing thermal power plants. However, to ensure reliability and long-term sustainability, additional renewable energy sources, such as the government-owned Nisitu Solar Plant, will be crucial in supplementing the thermal output, said the Group.

The East African country has an electricity access rate of 8.4% (as of 2022) Image: The recently launched 20MW solar energy plant in South Sudan. Credit: Ezra Group