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Energy Supply Potentials and Needs, and the Environmental Impact of their Use in Sudan

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  • Abdeen Mustafa Omer

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Sudan is an agricultural country with fertile land, plenty of water resources, livestock, forestry resources, and agricultural residues. An overview of the energy situation in Sudan is introduced with reference to the end uses and regional distribution. Energy sources are divided into two main types; conventional energy (biomass, petroleum products, and electricity); and non-conventional energy (solar, wind, hydro-electricity, etc.). Sudan possesses a relatively high abundance of solar radiation, and moderate wind speeds, hydro, and biomass energy resources. The application of the new and renewable sources of energy available in Sudan is now a major issue in future energy strategic planning and for an alternative to fossil conventional energy. Sudan is an important case study in the context of renewable energy. It has a long history of meeting its energy needs through renewables. Sudan's renewables' portfolio is broad and diverse, due in part to the country's wide range of climates and landscapes. Like many of the African leaders in renewable energy utilization, Sudan has a well-defined commitment to continue research, development, and implementation of new technologies. Sustainable low-carbon energy scenarios for the new century emphasize the untapped potential of renewable resources. Rural areas of Sudan can benefit from this transition. The increased availability of reliable and efficient energy services stimulates new development alternatives. It is concluded that renewable, environmentally friendly, energy must be encouraged, promoted, invested, implemented, and demonstrated by full-scale plants, especially for use in the remote rural areas of Sudan.

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  • Abdeen Mustafa Omer, 2002. "Energy Supply Potentials and Needs, and the Environmental Impact of their Use in Sudan," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 22(4), pages 353-365, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envsyd:v:22:y:2002:i:4:d:10.1023_a:1020719031295
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1020719031295
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    1. Omer, Abdeen Mustafa, 1998. "Sudan energy background; An overview," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 14(1), pages 467-472.
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