A view of the Nesitu Solar Farm during an official assessment visit by the Ministry of Energy and Dams on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The 37-megawatt project, which utilizes cutting-edge photovoltaic technology, aims to stabilize Juba’s power grid and reduce the nation’s reliance on expensive fossil fuels - Credit: Ministry of Energy and Dams

NESITU, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – The Minister of Energy and Dams officially announced on Thursday that the Nesitu Solar Power Plant will begin supplying electricity to Juba within the next four months.

During an inspection of the facility on February 12, Minister Agok Makur assessed the plant’s readiness to finally integrate into the capital’s grid, marking a major milestone for a project that has been physically completed since 2022.

The plant currently maintains an installed capacity of 37 megawatts through a vast network of 37,744 solar cells. While 20 megawatts are already available for generation, Minister Makur explained that engineers still need to complete specific technical tasks to allow the facility to operate at its full potential.

He emphasized that this project represents a deliberate government shift toward green and renewable energy, noting that solar power provides a much more affordable alternative to expensive hydropower.

“I am sure that the solar power plant should be implemented within the next four months. It should be clear that the citizens of the south enjoy this energy,” Minister Makur stated during the visit.

He explained that the Nesitu plant will play a vital role in reducing the cost of electricity, noting that while hydropower is expensive, solar energy costs less. Because of this, he encouraged the Swedish company and Trinity to contribute as soon as possible to complete the implementation.

This progress follows a statement made by President Salva Kiir in April 2024 during the reopening of the transitional national legislature. At the time, the President announced that construction of the 20-megawatt facility was complete but noted that the government was still seeking financial support from the African Development Bank to finalize the project’s commissioning.

The Ministry of Energy and Dams originally contracted the Egyptian company El Sewedy Electric in 2019 to build the site, which is located along the Nesitu-Torit Road, roughly 20 kilometers from Juba.

During his tour of the control area, the Minister expressed his satisfaction with the infrastructure, confirming that the system is set up to work 24 hours a day. He projected that once the plant reaches full operational status, it will provide reliable electricity to between 50,000 and 60,000 households.

“I am glad that the citizens of the south will soon find comfort in using this energy. The solar energy in Nesitu will cover 50,000 to 60,000 households. This will help us a lot,” he added.

To ensure the four-month timeline is met, Minister Makur directed ministry officials to closely monitor the progress of the Swedish company and Trinity, the partners responsible for the final implementation. He stressed that electricity is the essential foundation for economic growth and improved living standards.

Looking beyond the capital, the Minister reaffirmed the government’s broader commitment to expanding the power reach to remote states, rural villages, and mountainous regions to ensure that the benefits of renewable energy are felt across all of South Sudan.