Installed solar energy capacity in Sudan
Sudan: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.1903 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Sudan, 2002–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 0.1903 gigawatts for installed solar energy capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,043.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Sudan peaked at 0.1903 gigawatts in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 gigawatts, in 2002.
That places Sudan 102nd out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0003 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 0.0009 gigawatts | 8 |
| 2010s | 0.0269 gigawatts | 0.0023 gigawatts | 0.0809 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1649 gigawatts | 0.1176 gigawatts | 0.1903 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More energy & mining data for Sudan
- Fuel imports 12.9% (2018)
- Ores and metals imports 0.7% (2018)
- Ores and metals exports 0.7% (2018)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 14.3% (2018)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 27.1% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 64.0% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Sudan?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Sudan was 0.1903 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1903 gigawatts in 2022.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 gigawatts in 2002.
- How does Sudan rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Sudan ranks 102nd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,043.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Installed solar energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.