South Sudan: Govt Renews Push to Reduce Power Deficit

South Sudan is directing massive effort to develop the power sector to reduce a deficit of 170 megawatts by building several generation plants, implementing South Sudan Electricity Master Plan, and expanding distribution systems.

South Sudan Electricity Corporation (SSEC) said over 90 per cent of the country's population lacks access to national power grid and 70 per cent of businesses rely on diesel-powered generators significantly limiting output.

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