In South Sudan, the 20 MWp solar project under development near the capital Juba has two new players. They are the photovoltaic system supplier Asunim Solar, based in the United Arab Emirates, and the renewable energy solutions consultancy company I-kWh. The two companies join Elsewedy Electric, which was awarded the solar project in December 2019. The Egyptian company was awarded the contract following a call for tenders launched by the South Sudanese Ministry of Electricity, Dams, Irrigation and Water Resources.
The future photovoltaic solar power plant will be built on a 25-hectare site. Asunim Solar will provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services. The London-based subsidiary of the Asunim Group will also be responsible for product sizing and verification, as well as supervision of the project execution site.
The solar photovoltaic power plant will also be equipped with a battery storage system with a capacity of 35 MWh “which will make it possible to boost the areas affected by the solar project 24/7 and stabilise the national electricity grid”, says Andreas Schuenhoff, director of the Asunim Group. Currently, this East African country is 100% dependent on oil imports, which produces greenhouse gases and other atmospheric pollutants (carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, etc.), which are harmful to the environment and the health of the population.
The I-kWh company, based in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates), will contribute its expertise in electricity storage and management systems to the solar project.
“The approximately 29 million kWh of clean energy produced by the future solar power plant will meet the electricity needs of more than 59,000 households in Southern Sudan,” says Mohamed Shiha, technical director of the Egyptian energy services company Elsewedy Electric T&D (EETD). The installation would also avoid the emission of 10,886.2 tonnes of CO2 per year. The Juba solar project will last 12 months. Its implementation will require an investment of $45 million from the South Sudanese Ministry of Electricity, Dams, Irrigation and Water Resources. It will be supported by a loan from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), a pan-African financial institution established under the auspices of the African Development Bank (AfDB).
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The project will consist of a20MW-peak solar photovoltaic park, a 35MWh battery storage system, and anin-house training centre for solar to serve the state of Jubek and the entire Equatorial region. The project will be one of the largest storage projects in the African continent and a first for South Sudan.
Based in the United Arab Emirates, I-kWh provides engineering consultancy services for renewable energy projects, specialising in energy storage and hybrid power projects.
The plant will be constructed on 25ha of land near Nesitu County, which is 20km from the capital, Juba.
According to the Elsewedy Electric, the estimated 29million kWh of clean energy produced by the project will fulfil the energy needs of more than 59,000 South Sudanese homes. The project will reduce10,886.2 tonnes of CO2 each year.
Speaking about the project previously, president and chief executive officer of Elsewedy Electric, Ahmed Elsewedy, said: "At Elsewedy Electric, we realised that reliable power and water supply is the key to developing economies and we will deploy all-out global resources in ensuringSouth Sudan and its people to unlock their full potential."
In an exciting interview with SolarQuarter Africa magazine, Geoffrey Ronoh – Co-founder and Director, of OFGEN spoke about the company''s presence, services, and successful contributions to the region. He also spoke about the energy storage solutions and their importance and his views on the renewable sector''s performance in the coming future.
Please brief our readers about OFGEN''s presence in Africa and the services you provide.
OFGEN’s presence has been in the Eastern Africa region for the last few years, but we shifted our focus to the wider African continent last year because we saw a great opportunity for renewable energy, particularly solar, due to the increased demand for more clean and reliable power. Currently, OFGEN develops, designs, finances, procures, builds, operates, and maintains photovoltaic systems for the commercial and industrial sectors in Africa.
To date, the company has cumulatively built and financed over 30+ on-grid and off-grid solar plants with 10+ MWp solar capacity and 9.3MWh of battery energy across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan markets. The company has delivered projects for the likes of Williamson Tea Estate, GlaxoSmithKline, Serena Group of Hotels, Toyota, and British American Tobacco.
A word about your recent successful contributions to this industry?
We successfully commissioned our first carport solar plant with a capacity of 340kWp and 715 kWh Tesla Powerpack at UAP Equatorial Towers in Juba South Sudan. The solar project was built on the building’s parking lot to provide shade to vehicles during the day. Excess energy from the PV plant is stored in Tesla power packs, lowering the cost of diesel consumed by generators. OFGEN''s innovative financial model enabled the end-user to pay only for the energy consumed, resulting in immediate savings.
Your company does many Solar Projects with Storage Solutions. How do you see the energy storage market evolving in the region in the near future?
The African energy storage market is rapidly expanding as demand for alternative energy sources grows, particularly in areas without grid power. With the adoption of solar and wind power increasing in Africa, battery storage solutions will be critical in assisting green energy resources to reach their full potential in the region.
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