The solar farm is under development by a consortium comprising Elsewedy Electric Company of Egypt, Asunim Solar from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and I-kWh Company, an energy consultancy firm also based in the UAE. The solar farm will have an attached battery energy storage. . The Juba Solar Power Station is a proposed 20 MW (27,000 hp) solar power plant in South Sudan. 4% (as of 2022) Image: The recently launched 20MW solar energy plant in South Sudan. Credit: Ezra Group A public-private partnership in South Sudan has launched the country's first major solar power plant and Battery Energy Storage System. . South Sudan faces significant poverty-related challenges, with more than 82% of the population living in multidimensional poverty. This includes limited access to basic services, such as clean water, health care, education and adequate nutrition. It is also, however, the least electrified., a subsidiary of the Ezra Group, this project marks. . As Tanzania hosts the African Energy Summit in Dar-es-Salaam, South Sudan is celebrating the country's first major renewable energy project. The South Sudan's solar power project reportedly marks a milestone in Juba's transition to sustainable power. The Ezra Group, a leading business conglomerate. . Aptech Africa is delighted to announce the successful installation of 26 MW of solar panels in Juba, South Sudan. This project was entirely self-funded by Ezra Construction Company. Since 2011, Aptech Africa has had a steadfast presence in South Sudan and has consistently been the preferred EPC. .
