Juba Outdoor Power Factory

What is Juba electricity project?

3.2.3.1 The project entails rehabilitation and expansion of reliable and affordable electricity to residents and industries in Juba City. The implementation of the project shall have minimum disturbance to residents as it will utilize the existing route alignment along residential access roads.

What is the current power supply for Juba?

3.2.2.2 The current power supply for Juba is from a few generators (7 x 1.38 MW) being operated by SSEC. These will be rehabilitated with JICA support and an additional 5 machines will be installed. The generators will be fitted with gas emission reduction filters.

Does Bank support Juba pdsre project?

The proposed Bank support to Juba PDSRE Project is in line with the South Sudan Development Plan and South Sudan Infrastructure Action Plan both identifying infrastructure as a core priority for South Sudan.

How much does electricity cost in Juba?

The rest of the population uses firewood, primary fuel, kerosene or paraffin for cooking or lighting purposes. While households with high income would be willing to pay over US$ 1 per kWh, the willingness to pay for electricity is estimated to be around US$ 0.8 per kWh in Juba.

How will Fula Rapids power plant affect Juba City?

In the medium term, the city will be fed with clean hydropower from the Fula Rapids Power Plant (42MW) which will reduce the proportion of thermal power into the Juba power network. 3.2.3.1 The project entails rehabilitation and expansion of reliable and affordable electricity to residents and industries in Juba City.

Where in South Sudan will a new Equator project be implemented?

The project will be implemented in Juba, which is the capital of South Sudan and that of the Central Equatoria State. The city has three payams (districts) namely Juba, Kator and Munuki with an estimated population of 368,436 people1 of which 48.1% are women.