South Sudanese company, Ezra Group, has announced the successful launch of the 20 megawatt (MW) solar power plant and the 14 megawatt (MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in South Sudan. The project is the country’s first utility scale solar power project.
The project, launched this week, was developed and financed in-house by Ezra Construction and Development Group Ltd., a subsidiary of the Ezra Group. The launch of the project is a milestone in South Sudan’s goals to transition to sustainable power.
The 20 MW solar power plant will generate sufficient power to supply electricity to up to 16,000 households in the capital Juba, significantly reducing energy costs and bolstering grid reliability. Additionally, the BESS system will store energy generated by the solar plant, enabling on-demand power supply, stabilising the grid and enhancing the reliability of renewable energy.
The project utilised Huawei components, including smart inverters, smart transformers (STSs) and smart loggers, which the developer highlighted that they ensured high efficiency for the project.
Electricity generated by the project will be supplied to the Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) – a public-private partnership between Ezra Group and South Sudan Electricity Corporation (SSEC). JEDCO serves as the primary electricity distributor to the public in Juba, receiving bulk energy from Ezra Construction & Development Group.
The solar power plant contributes 19% of the total energy distributed by JEDCO, complementing existing thermal power plants.
Speaking at the launch event of the project, Natnael Ghebrengus Ezra, Chief Operations Officer of the Ezra Group, thanked government partners for the successful implementation of the project; “Our success would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the Ministry of Energy and Dams. Your vision and leadership have been instrumental in advancing reliable renewable energy in South Sudan.”
“This project is more than just an infrastructure milestone—it is a symbol of what we can achieve through shared purpose. Together, we are laying the foundation for a brighter, cleaner, and more prosperous future. Let us continue to drive progress, innovation, and sustainability for generations to come,” concluded Ezra.
