{
  "id": 5903028,
  "title": "Sudan’s war-driven blackouts push residents toward solar power but high costs shut many out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/sudans-war-driven-blackouts-push-residents-toward-solar-power-but",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T04:03:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/sci-tech/2026/09/05/sudans-war-driven-blackouts-push-residents-toward-solar-power-but-high-costs-shut-many-out"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OMDURMAN, Sudan (AP) — For nearly a year, Randa al-Mansour, a 31-year-old Sudanese housewife, has depended on solar energy panels on her building's roof to cope with frequent blackouts caused by the war-torn nation's deteriorating electricity grid. The annual cost for her system is $205 plus GST for the first year, with automatic renewal at $233 plus GST every 52 weeks, offering a 10% discount from the regular annual price. Al-Mansour's family relies on her husband's remittances from Saudi Arabia to make ends meet. However, the high cost of solar panel installations makes it a tough decision for low-income families, despite the need for consistent power during the harsh summer heat.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Nearly a year of blackouts prompt Sudanese to adopt solar power",
    "Annual cost for solar system is $205 plus GST for first year",
    "High installation costs hinder solar adoption among low-income families"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Randa al-Mansour's reliance on solar energy illustrates a shift toward renewable power in Sudan, but her experience also highlights the financial barriers that prevent many low-income families from adopting it.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Sudan’s war-driven blackouts push residents toward solar power but high costs shut many out",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/sudans-war-driven-blackouts-push-residents-toward-solar-power-but-5910945",
        "published": "2026-09-06T04:53:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}