Does Sudan need a solar power station?

Developing nations have a critical need to increase electricity supply. Sudan has much unrealized potential for generating solar energy, particularly in the northern region. This research study focuses on designing a 1-GW solar power station in northern Sudan using the PVsyst7.0 software program.

Can a 1 GW solar PV power plant be built in Sudan?

In this work, simulations of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system located in Sudan are carried out using PVsyst7.0. By comparing the power production, performance ratio and price, the ideal area for setting up a 1-GW grid-attached solar PV power plant in the north region is identified.

Is a grid-connected PV solar plant feasible in Sudan?

As a result, the proposed grid-connected PV solar plant is considered economically, technically and environmentally feasible in Sudan. More details concerning the electrical layout, possible mechanical load, dimensions for the mounting structure and also protection, disconnection switches and metering are needed.

Is solar power economically feasible in Sudan?

Economic calculations show that the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) is $0.06/kWh, the discounted payback period is ~11 years and the net present value is $635 291 000. As a result, the proposed grid-connected PV solar plant is considered economically, technically and environmentally feasible in Sudan. Energy is important for sustaining life.

Will solar power help solve Sudan's electricity crisis?

Given that Sudan is endowed with an extremely high solar irradiation potential, the government has set a target of achieving a 667 MW of PV installed capacity by the end of 2031 ( Murdock et al. 2019 ). This clearly reflects that the latter technology will play a key role in adjusting the electricity crisis of Sudan in the near future.

What is the current energy situation in Sudan?

Ranked 166 out of 187 countries in the human development index, Sudan’s current energy situation is extremely alarming. Biomass resources constitute 62%, electricity 4% and conventional fuels 34% of the total energy supply in Sudan ( Saeed et al. 2019 ). About 70% of Sudan’s population estimated not to have access to electricity.