Ministry of Energy launches First National Standards to regulate Solar Energy

2026-03-12 - 07:49

JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – The Ministry of Energy and Dams has officially launched South Sudan’s first national standards for solar energy products, aimed at curbing the influx of low-quality technologies and protecting consumers. The “Solar Products Standards and Implementation Framework” was introduced on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ workshop at a hotel in Juba. The initiative seeks to ensure that renewable energy technologies entering the South Sudanese market are safe, durable, and efficient. Minister of Energy and Dams Agok Makur presided over the ceremony, which was supported by the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) through its Regional Investment Facilitation Fund (RIFF). “The initiative is intended to regulate the quality of solar products on the market and ensure they are safe, durable, and efficient for consumers in South Sudan,” the Ministry stated. The workshop brought together government officials, private-sector actors, and members of the solar industry to discuss the newly approved benchmarks. Historically, the lack of standardized regulations has left the market vulnerable to substandard equipment that often fails prematurely. By standardising these regional standards, the Ministry aims to build public confidence in solar energy as a viable alternative to expensive fossil fuels, especially as the country prepares to commission major projects such as the Nesitu solar plant later this year. The framework will now move into an implementation phase, requiring importers and vendors to comply with specific quality certifications before their products can be sold to the public.