How can South Sudan's energy sector support peacebuilding?

One possibility for South Sudan’s electricity sector is to work with the energy transition objectives of the United Nations (UN) Secretariat, which present new and unique opportunities to unlock a series of clean energy projects across the country. This approach is also a creative way to support peacebuilding.

How important is solar energy in South Sudan?

By the end of 2015, installed renewable capacity was enough to supply almost one-quarter of global electricity.20 Although advances in all areas of renewable energy supply are relevant, the evolution of the solar energy sector, and in particular of solar PV, has—potentially—the most immediate importance for South Sudan.

Is result based financing a solution to South Sudan's energy crisis?

Result Based Financing (RBF) to accelerate access to energy services, an instrument commonly used in other markets to bridge the aford-ability gap, is also lacking in South Sudan. The energy sector’s policy and enabling regulatory en-vironment is still in its formative stage, especially for the of-grid sector.

What is South Sudan's role as a power utility?

Its role as a power utility is expected to intensify as programmes to increase electricity access in South Sudan are implemented. It is proposed under the Electricity Bill 2015 as the regulatory entity for the electricity sector in South Sudan. It would function as the energy regulator whose functions would include the creation of regulations.

Can South Sudan transition to solar energy?

The transition to solar energy is possible in at least three distinct types of humanitarian programs or operations in South Sudan: individual NGO compounds, hospitals, and POC sites. Practically all electricity in South Sudan is self-generated, as mentioned, by diesel genera-tors.

How does electricity work in South Sudan?

Practically all electricity in South Sudan is self-generated, as mentioned, by diesel genera-tors. Internationally funded humanitarian NGOs and UN agencies run their own generators to power their compounds and programs—as do government ministries and offices, even in the main ministerial compound in Juba.