Sudan’s Agriculture Revived by Solar Energy: A Bright Future Ahead
Sudan's agriculture sector has always been a key pillar of the economy, as its legendary fertility earned it the title 'World's Food Basket' - with 200 million acres of arable land, the largest in Africa. However, it now faces challenges from arising conflict, economic issues, and climate change. To address these issues, the adoption of solar energy has rather became a crucial need for the society.
Solar Power: Transforming Agriculture
With the current power shortages due to the political instability and rising fuel costs, solar energy has become a game-changer for Sudan’s agricultural sector. Solar powered irrigation systems are now enabling farmers to cultivate land efficiently, reduce operational expenses, and adapt to water scarcity.
By switching to Solar Energy and Solar Pumping, farmers and communities are regaining control over their livelihoods and fostering resilience amid uncertainty.
LONGi and Empower Leading the Way
Empower, a trusted distributor of LONGi, is spearheading the clean energy transition in Sudan. Collaborating with the UNDP, Empower has implemented impactful solar projects such as the following:
Shendi & Al-Matammah Project
- 459 kWp solar installation (1,009 LONGi panels) powering 68 solar pumps.
- Replacing diesel with clean energy for 3 to 7.5 HP pumps, minimizing costs and emissions.
- Strengthening food security and rural development.
Wad Madani Solar Pumps
- 28 solar pumps bringing water and hope to Al Gezira agricultural projects farms
- Supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on clean water, energy, and climate action.
A Bright Future
By embracing solar solutions, Sudan is paving the way for a more sustainable and prosperous future. Through the partnership of LONGi and Empower, the country is demonstrating the transformative power of clean energy in revitalizing agriculture and empowering communities
Powering Sudan, One Panel at a Time.
About LONGi:
Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world’s leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.
Under its mission of 'making the best of solar energy to build a green world', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development. www.longi.com
About Empower:
Empower is Sudan’s leading renewable energy company, delivering high-impact solar solutions that power homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure across the country. Since 2017, Empower has pioneered projects that bring clean, reliable energy to communities often overlooked by traditional utilities, from urban centers to remote rural areas. As the sole authorized distributor of LONGi solar modules in Sudan, Empower pairs world-class technology with deep local expertise to ensure exceptional performance in the country’s unique conditions. Empower's track record reflects a commitment to innovation, quality and creating lasting change through sustainable energy. https://www.empower-sudan.com/