How can humanitarian agencies contribute to solar energy in South Sudan?

Refugee contexts in countries such as Jordan have also led to the increased transition to solar energy through donor-led initiatives. Humanitarian agencies can also play a critical role in generating demand for solar systems in South Sudan refugee settlements, where biomass is predominantly used as energy source (Lemi & La Belle, 2020).

How many energy companies are there in South Sudan?

There are about fourteen of-grid energy companies in South Sudan, and their services include i) selling solar products, ii) engineer-ing, procurement, and construction (EPC), iii) indepen-dent power production (IPPs) and iv) developing mini-grids.

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.

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 the governance of the energy sector in South Sudan?

The institutional and regulatory governance of the of-grid energy sector in South Sudan is still nascent. Table 2 below lists the major players participating in the governance of the energy industry and their positions as defined by applicable laws.

Is South Sudan a good place to buy energy?

Based on independent sources from consumers and suppliers, most of-grid energy products available in South Sudan are neither standardised nor quality verified. This hinders uptake, as many households reported quality to be a main factor in their purchase decision, especially in urban areas.