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How important are energy thresholds in South Sudan?

appliances for cooling, heating and private transportation (Whiting et al., 2015, UN 2010). These thresholds have been set to meet the UN’s goal of universal access to modern form of energy by 2030 and they are important in guiding South Sudan’s energy policy.

Is oil the right form of energy for South Sudan?

However, oil is not the right form of energy to meet South Sudan’s rising energy demand due to (1) high costs (e.g. high costs of fuel and generator repair), (2) sporadic diesel fuel supply, (3) inefficiency and unsustainability and (4) detrimental health impacts on people and environment.

How does lack of electricity affect business in South Sudan?

Specifically, over 75% of firms surveyed in South Sudan complained that lack of energy hinders business operation. Second, lack of electricity drives up costs as businesses and families try to produce their own power, which is extremely expensive.

Should subsidies be removed for solar & wind energy in South Sudan?

Subsidies have been crucial in the development of any energy sources, including oil and coal in the early stages of development. So, removing subsidies particularly on fuel for generators would level the investment ground for solar and wind energy in South Sudan.

How do you calculate energy costs in South Sudan?

To determine the costs of energy equipment over time, we converted currencies for which the energy equipment was bought into South Sudan Pound (SSP) using the official exchange rate regime between 2011 and 2017. To convert power KVA to Watts, we used the formula W = 1000 × kVA × PF, where PF always equals 0.8.

Why is energy infrastructure underdeveloped in South Sudan?

Partly due to the civil wars (e.g., 1955-1972, 1983-2005 & 2013-present), energy infrastructure remains very underdeveloped in South Sudan. Despite a peace agreement in 2015, which has been revitalized recently, conflict has impeded the country’s effort in transitioning to renewable energy.