Sudan
Renewable energy
Arrival of wind turbine in Sudan marks a significant milestone
The 63m-tall wind turbine marks the inaugural milestone towards the first commercial-scale wind energy plant in Sudan.
Generation
GERD deadlock could be resolved by solar and wind power
New research shows how tensions between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt, and controversy over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam can be dealt with and a win-win situation found for the hydropower project's long-term operation.
Finance and Policy
Tigray conflict could delay Grand Renaissance dam negotiations
Conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region could cause a delay in confirming a resolution surrounding Africa's largest and most controversial hydroelectric project.
Renewable energy
Sudan: Unlocking renewable energy to expand energy access
The United Nations Development Programme has released a roadmap to unlock the potential of Sudan’s renewable energy and expand energy access.
Finance and Policy
Green funding to address climate resilience in Sudan
The Green Climate Fund has approved $25.6million to fund a climate resilience project in Sudan, designed to promote agriculture, health and food and water security.
Water
Siemens partnership to provide safe drinking water in Sudan
Siemens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a social enterprise company, HELIOZ, to provide safe drinking water to marginalised residents of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan.
Solar
Ed’s note: Profiling Sudan: From oil giant to silent solar power...
Vulnerability to desertification and climate change has driven the need for Sudan to scale up solar photovoltaic projects in the coming years.
Energy Efficiency
Sudan’s first ‘Solar Lab’ to provide quality-assured technology
The core function of the Solar Lab is to ensure the quality and longevity of imported solar systems and to support Sudan’s solar revolution.
Solar
Solar for agriculture: Empowering farmers in Sudan
Farming in Sudan often relies on diesel-powered water pumps but using solar for agriculture has increased land use and productivity by nearly 50%.
Generation
US Treasury mediates talks between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan
The US facilitated the preparation of an agreement on the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam involving Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan.
