Sudan’s electricity network has sustained an estimated $3 billion in damage since the outbreak of war in 2023, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), deepening the country’s energy crisis and limiting access to electricity across large parts of the country.
The UNDP said the destruction of power infrastructure has worsened electricity shortages nationwide, compounding the humanitarian and economic impact of the conflict.
The agency noted that despite a global decline in solar panel prices, costs inside Sudan have risen sharply due to the depreciation of the Sudanese pound, difficulties importing and transporting equipment, limited access to financing, and the widespread availability of low-quality products in local markets.
The damage has further undermined efforts to expand access to alternative energy sources, particularly as many communities increasingly rely on solar power amid prolonged blackouts and the collapse of public services.
Sudan has faced severe infrastructure losses since fighting erupted in April 2023, with critical sectors including electricity, water, healthcare and transport heavily affected by the conflict.
