IJR News — today's news from every sideDana Whitfield Increased thermal production from this merger could help the companies compete better. Tom Gallagher Propping up banks so they keep lending sounds good on paper, but if real estate stays frozen, where does that credit actually go? Sudan's war-damaged grid failure drives families to costly solar power — Sep 6, 2026With Sudan’s war-damaged electricity grid, capacity has plunged from about 4,400 to roughly 1,100 megawatts and billions in damages, leaving millions facing outages that disrupt education, health, and daily life. In response, households increasingly turn to rooftop solar—yet a typical 10-kilowatt system can cost around $5,000, a barrier for many amid soaring needs and a sun-rich environment that could power a broader shift if affordability improves.
Priya Raman With that much sun, Sudan should be a solar success story, not a cautionary tale about who can afford electricity.
