Sudan Launches National Dialogue on Solar Mini-Grid Models to Support Sustainable Development
Khartoum – Sudanhorizon
A national workshop titled “Promoting Mini-Grids for Sustainable Development in Sudan” opened in Khartoum on Sunday as part of the Africa Mini-Grids Program, bringing together representatives from Sudan’s Ministry of Energy, the Sudan Electricity Holding Company, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE).
The event also included representatives from the governments of Red Sea State and Kassala State, community leaders from the two states—both targeted by the project—as well as development partners and energy experts.
The workshop aims to launch a national dialogue on mini-grid implementation models and explore ways to expand their deployment to improve access to electricity services in rural and remote areas, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Director General of the Sudan Electricity Holding Company, Engineer and Consultant Abdullah Ahmed Mohamed, said the workshop provides a national platform for dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and the development of practical recommendations to support the advancement of Sudan’s electricity sector. He added that it would help promote decentralized energy solutions and improve electricity services across the country.
Sorayo Bozurovka, Deputy Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sudan, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to supporting the development of Sudan’s energy sector. She noted that the success of mini-grid projects depends on effective partnerships between the government, development partners, and the private sector, as well as coordinated efforts to overcome challenges and transform them into opportunities for sustainable development.
Representing the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE), Dr. Majed Karam El-Din said that mini-grids offer a practical solution for delivering electricity to communities that are difficult to connect to the national grid. He stressed that reliable energy is essential for economic recovery, attracting investment, improving basic services, and creating an environment conducive to productivity and stability.
He added that the workshop is examining the regulatory, financial, and technical frameworks needed to accelerate the deployment of mini-grids, attract investment, simplify implementation procedures, and ensure the long-term financial and operational sustainability of such projects.
Representing the Ministry of Energy, Dr. Siddig Abdullah Talha announced the ministry’s commitment to developing policies and legislation that support renewable energy, encouraging investment in decentralized electricity solutions, and strengthening partnerships with international organizations and the private sector. He said these efforts are aimed at achieving universal access to electricity while supporting Sudan’s reconstruction and development initiatives.
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