Will Cameroon achieve a universal access to electricity by 2035?

In addition, this paper introduces the energy roadmap to achieve a universal access to electricity, which will pave the way for the country emergence by 2035. It is found that energy sector of Cameroon holds promising possibilities of development and diversification given the country's energy potential.

Why is Cameroon a key player in energy integration?

Large hydropower with an estimated potential of 23 GW makes Cameroon a key player in the energy integration of the sub-region, with in perspective the export of electricity to hydro-poor neighbours such as Chad, Central African Republic and Congo.

What is solar energy potential in Cameroon?

Solar energy potential The potential of solar energy in Cameroon is high with an average estimated solar irradiance of 5.8 kWh/day/m 2 in the Northern parts of the country (42% diffused ) and 4.9 kWh/day/m 2 for the rest of the country , .

What is the main source of power in Cameroon?

Hydropower is the major source of power generation in Cameroon . Cameroon has the second largest hydropower potential in sub-Saharan Africa (294 TWh) , after the Democratic Republic of Congo, with an estimated total theoretical potential of 23 GW and a production potential of 103 TWh/year .

Will Cameroon achieve a 75% rural electrification rate by 2030?

Regarding energy access, under the Energy Sector Development Plan 2030 (PDSE 2030), Cameroon has established a long-term policy with the goal of achieving by 2030 a 75% total and 20% rural electrification rate.

Does Cameroon need a wind power plant?

Numerous studies have previously been conducted to support the growth of Cameroon's various renewable energy sources. Although a 42 MW wind power plant project is being prepared for the West region of Cameroon, wind energy is the one that interests us because it has not yet been utilized in the nation .