Noura Hussein

Sudanese solar energy innovator bridging renewable tech with rural electrification

Noura Hussein's Solar Revolution

Noura Hussein is a Sudanese engineer and founder of SolarNile (2020), a social enterprise deploying solar microgrids in rural regions. Growing up in Omdurman without reliable electricity, she developed solar solutions during her studies at Khartoum University. Her patented dual-mode battery system increases energy storage efficiency by 40% in harsh desert climates.

By 2023, SolarNile had electrified 85 villages, providing power to 250,000 people. The company's 'Solar-as-a-Service' model uses blockchain for transparent payments, reducing corruption in energy distribution. Hussein's work was highlighted in the UNDP Sudan Report 2023 as a model for post-conflict development.

In 2024, she launched the African Solar Girls Initiative, training 500 young women across 10 countries in renewable energy installation. Her TEDx talk "Powering Hope with Sunshine" has over 2M views globally.