Sudan’s war-driven blackouts push residents toward solar power but high costs shut many out
Summary
Sudan’s ongoing war has caused frequent power outages, making it hard for many residents to get electricity. Some people are using solar panels to get power, but the high cost stops many from being able to buy them.Key Facts
- Fighting between Sudan’s military and paramilitary groups has damaged the country’s electricity system since April 2023.
- The conflict has killed at least 59,000 people and displaced about 13 million.
- The United Nations estimates the electricity grid damage at $3 billion.
- Solar panels are becoming more popular in Sudan to cope with power shortages.
- A typical home solar system costs about $5,000, which is too expensive for many Sudanese families.
- Some people, like a diabetic woman who needs refrigeration for insulin, suffer serious health risks from power cuts.
- Many children cannot study when schools have no electricity.
- Hot weather is making power outages even harder to bear for the population.
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