Juba Rural Solar Power Generation System

How many people in Juba have solar power?

A little over forty-seven percent (47.57%) of the respondents generate their own power and 36.33% get power through the neighborhood mini-grids. Third, a higher number of households in Juba have installed solar power than households who have installed diesel-powered generators.

Where can I get a solar PV system in Juba?

15 This Solar PV System was procured, installed and maintained by Bomatek Electric Ltd located at 397 KonyoKonyo Port Road, Juba Website: ; E-mail: [email protected] lives by preserving blood samples from going bad as there would have been no one to fuel the generators during the crisis.

Does Juba have a power grid?

Juba The Juba Power grid network is old and needs a serious overhaul. It is not uncommon to see fallen wooden electrical poles along major roads within the city. The old Juba grid is small and has been overtaken by the rapid growth of the city. This has left many residential areas in the city, especially the newly established, unconnected.

Is solar more expensive than a diesel generator in Juba?

From the results in Table 13, it appears more expensive to buy a watt of solar than a watt of diesel powered generator but if you add the cost of grid extension, repairs and fuel, it can become self-evident as to why the residents of Juba have shifted to solar and neighborhood micro grids as previously mentioned.

How many people in Juba have access to electricity?

14 Deng, a Master’s student from the University of Nairobi, in his 2013 study, established that 63% of households in Juba have access to electricity based on a survey he conducted for his Master’s thesis. 82.77% of these expressed being unsatisfied.

Why did Juba power station stop production in 2015?

The SSEC run Juba Power Station also stopped production in 2015 due to fuel crisis and inoperable machines. A whopping 82.77% of the respondents say they are not satisfied with the energy sources they have. Factors responsible for this include high demand and incredibly low power supply.