The Wani Igga Foundation’s Green & Renewable Energy portfolio drives South Sudan’s transition to a low-carbon future by investing in hydrogen technologies, solar projects, and eco-innovation. These interventions advance national energy security, climate resilience, and sustainable development.
1. Hydrogen Energy Development
- Green Hydrogen Pilot Facility
– Location: Juba Industrial Zone
– Capacity: 1 MW electrolyzer system producing up to 400 kg/day of green hydrogen using solar-powered electrolysis
– Applications: Backup power for health clinics, clean fuel for agro-processing, pilot green fertilizer production - Technical Partnerships and Knowledge Transfer
– Collaboration with regional research institutes in Kenya and South Africa for technology transfer and capacity building
– Training of 50 local engineers and technicians in hydrogen production, storage, and safety protocols - Policy Advocacy
– Contributed to South Sudan’s draft Renewable Energy Policy (2025), recommending hydrogen inclusion in national energy mix
– Co-authored white paper on “Hydrogen Roadmap for Landlocked Economies,” guiding EAC policy alignment
2. Solar Energy Projects
- Rural Solar Microgrids
– Deployment of 25 solar microgrids (50–100 kW each) across Upper Nile and Northern Bahr el Ghazal
– Services: Electricity for schools, clinics, community centers; refrigeration for vaccines and cold-chain storage
– Impact: 15,000 households electrified; 120 tonnes CO₂ emissions avoided annually - Solar Home Systems (SHS) Program
– Distribution of 5,000 SHS units (100 W panels, battery storage, LED lighting, mobile charging)
– Pay-as-you-go financing model in partnership with local microfinance institutions
– Outcome: Enhanced study hours for students, improved household productivity, reduced kerosene use - Solar-Powered Irrigation
– Installation of 3,000 drip irrigation units powered by 2 kW solar pumps in agro-industrial parks
– Result: 30% increase in cropping intensity and 25% reduction in water usage - Capacity Building
– Certified 200 solar technicians through on-the-job training and partnerships with regional TVET academies
3. Eco-Innovation and Circular Economy
- Green Tech Innovation Fund
– Annual grants (up to $50,000) for startups developing eco-friendly solutions: biogas digester prototypes, solar desalination units, recycled-plastic brick manufacturing
– To date, 12 startups funded, creating 150 local green-innovation jobs - Eco-Innovation Hubs
– Three co-working labs in Juba, Wau, and Malakal equipped with 3D printers, solar test benches, and prototyping tools
– Support services: business mentoring, design thinking workshops, and investor pitch events - Waste-to-Energy Pilot
– Feasibility study and pilot 100 kW biogas plant using agricultural residues and municipal organic waste in Juba
– Expected Output: 500 kWh daily biogas power; improved waste management; organic fertilizer by-product - Circular Agriculture
– Training 500 farmers on composting, bio-char production, and crop residue recycling
– Reduction in synthetic fertilizer use by 20% at demonstration sites
4. Strategic Outcomes & Sustainability
- Energy Access and Security
– Increased rural electrification from <10% to ~25% in target regions
– Diversified energy mix reduces reliance on imported diesel and kerosene - Climate Mitigation
– Estimated 5,000 tonnes CO₂e avoided annually through solar and hydrogen deployments
– Promotion of carbon-sequestering practices in agriculture and waste management - Economic Empowerment
– Creation of 500+ green-jobs in renewables manufacturing, installation, and maintenance
– Emerging green-tech entrepreneurship ecosystem across major cities - Policy and Regulation
– Influenced Renewable Energy Act revisions to include microgrids, net metering, and hydrogen incentives
– Participation in UNEP-led regional clean energy working groups
5. Next Steps
- Scale Hydrogen Production: Expand electrolyzer capacity to 10 MW by 2030 and explore export opportunities
- Expand Solar Coverage: Deploy additional 100 rural microgrids and 20,000 SHS units
- Eco-Innovation Acceleration: Launch second Green Tech Innovation Fund cycle, targeting women-led enterprises
- Regional Collaboration: Partner with EAC clean energy initiatives for knowledge exchange and regional grid integration
The Wani Igga Foundation’s integrated approach to hydrogen, solar, and eco-innovation accelerates South Sudan’s green growth trajectory, fosters local capacity, and showcases a replicable model for sustainable energy transitions in emerging economies.