Renewable Energy Option in the Sudan

Energy is now considered the primary driving force behind the growth of key economic sectors, particularly energy-intensive industrial sectors. Sudan’s abundant sunshine, averaging 3,000 hours annually, makes it an ideal location for solar power generation. Sudan has a unique chance to diversify its energy mix and decrease its reliance on fossil fuels due to these resources. Sudan has a significant potential for renewable energy, particularly solar and wind power. 65% of its population lives in rural areas. 22.22% of the rural population have electricity access. The residential sector consumes 40% of electricity, of which 70% is generated by hydropower, with five major dams in Sudan contributing significantly to this output. Following the 2011 separation of South Sudan from Sudan, the country faced challenges in providing sustainable energy to meet the growing needs of the domestic, industrial, and agricultural sectors. Sudan’s electricity sector is facing a crisis, with 60% of the population without power and millions experiencing continuous power cuts due to limited available capacity. The research explores Sudan’s renewable energy policies and potential for sustainable energy supply, highlighting the country’s potential for maximizing renewable energy production through solar and wind resources. This study aims to provide a realistic assessment of the feasibility of renewable energy development in Sudan.in this research to find out if renewable energy option in the Sudan, I use a questionnaire Includes 458 samples drawn from various societal sectors 88.8% of the sample agreed when asked if it is essential to produce electricity from renewable energy sources rather than petroleum derivatives.