- The Ezra Group has commissioned a 20MW solar power plant with a 14-Megawatt (MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in South Sudan.
- The project was developed and financed in-house by Ezra Construction and Development Group Ltd., a subsidiary of the Ezra Group.
The project is a significant step toward reducing carbon emissions, cutting electricity tariffs and providing clean, reliable energy to the people of South Sudan. It not only supports the country’s environmental goals but also enhances energy affordability and accessibility for the local population.
The launch event in Gondokoro was graced by high-profile dignitaries, including South Sudan’s Vice President for the Infrastructure Cluster, H.E. Taban Deng Gai; the Minister of Energy and Dams, Hon. Peter Marcello Nasir Jelenge; the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Dams, Hon. Sultan Lam Tungwar Kueigwong; the Deputy Governor of Central Equatoria, H.E. Paulino Loduku; Eritrea’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Amb. Yohannes Teklemichael.
The 20 MW solar plant can generate sufficient power to supply electricity to up to 16,000 households in Juba, significantly reducing energy costs and bolstering grid reliability. The accompanying BESS stores energy generated by the solar plant, enabling on-demand power supply, stabilising the grid and enhancing the reliability of renewable energy. This transformative technology leverages advanced Huawei components, including smart inverters, smart transformers (STSs) and smart loggers, ensuring a highly efficient and sustainable energy solution.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
