Energy · East Africa
South Sudan Solar Capacity
44.7 MWas of 2025+45.5% vs 2024
Installed solar electricity capacity, in megawatts (IRENA). Source: IRENA RENEWABLES. Updated May 2, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Solar Capacity |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 44.7 MW |
| 2024 | 30.7 MW |
| 2023 | 16.7 MW |
| 2022 | 4 MW |
| 2021 | 3.5 MW |
| 2020 | 3.7 MW |
| 2019 | 2.5 MW |
| 2018 | 2.2 MW |
| 2017 | 2 MW |
| 2016 | 1.2 MW |
| 2015 | 0.1 MW |
| 2014 | 0.1 MW |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=SS&metric_key=solar_capacity_mw" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Solar Capacity across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Solar Capacity |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 284.5 MW |
| Kenya | 551.1 MW |
| South Africa | 11.3K MW |
| Egypt | 3.3K MW |
| Ghana | 185.5 MW |
| Ethiopia | 21.6 MW |
Frequently asked questions
What is South Sudan's installed solar electricity capacity?
South Sudan's installed solar electricity capacity is 44.7 MW as of 2025, according to IRENA RENEWABLES.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from IRENA RENEWABLES and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get South Sudan Solar Capacity data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=SS&metric_key=solar_capacity_mw with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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