Utilization of Renewable Energy Resources in Al-Fashir City

Sudan's vast and diverse lands give rise to a wide spectrum of climates and landscapes. Energy is a key factor for development of Sudan's cities and the national economy. This paper discusses the renewable energy resources available in western Sudan namely at Al-Fashir city, in addition to how to utilize it. Western Sudan has a long history of difficulties in meeting its energy demand making it hard to execute strategic plans thus why it is an important study case. The historical background of the city is provided with the major energy issues the city is facing. The paper analyzes the most efficient renewable energy sources in the area to get the best combination that will provide the maximum utilization. Another issue is the refugee camps in the area that have no reliable energy resources. The mechanism of generating energy using wind and solar power are discussed, analyzing the potential leads to the use of wind energy where wind turbines are placed on Marrah Mountain. This paper justifies why it is the most efficient resource to supply the city because it's clean, reliable and other advantages are discussed. For refugee camps, it is found that photovoltaic cells are the best choice for electricity generation since its clean and a mobile source. Energy conversion systems are sized to meet the demand. Conclusions will be drawn to summarize the findings of the paper.