Regulations on Energy Storage Management on the Generation Side of South Sudan Power Grid

How does inadequate grid infrastructure affect access to electricity in South Sudan?

Inadequate grid infrastructure in South Sudan complicates access to electricity. The one in Bentiu, like the ones in Malakal and Kodok, has been destroyed by the 2013 civil war. 2.5. Implications of inadequate energy access The implications of an inadequate access to electricity by the population are multifaceted.

Could SSEC build a power grid in South Sudan?

In the context of South Sudan, SSEC could build the grids or upgrade and expand its current grid systems in towns through which it can purchase power from individual firms and households and in turn sell it to those who are in need.

Are there isolated grids in South Sudan?

There are other isolated grids in Bor, Bentiu, Wau and Rumbek whose sizes were not known by the time of writing this report. Inadequate grid infrastructure in South Sudan complicates access to electricity. The one in Bentiu, like the ones in Malakal and Kodok, has been destroyed by the 2013 civil war. 2.5. Implications of inadequate energy access

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 South Sudan achieving SDG 7?

South Sudan is of track to achieving Sus-tainable Development Goal number 7 (SDG-7), and the lack of access to widespread, reliable, and afordable electricity is a binding constraint to socio-economic development. The displacement of people due to the conflicts and flooding in the country further complicates the energy access challenges.

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.