The benefits of distributed energy storage in Cameroon

What energy resources does Cameroon have?

Cameroon is endowed with a great potential of energy resources: oil, natural gas, bauxite (iron ores), forestry, hydropower, wind, solar, biomass and geothermal. However, these resources have not been adequately harnessed especially renewables .

What is the pumped-storage potential of Cameroon?

Overall, a total of 21 sites have been deemed acceptable and the 11 most relevant sites based on the available head (especially those with a head of more than 200 m) are mapped in Fig. 12. The overall pumped-storage potential of Cameroon could therefore be estimated at 34 GWh and depicted as in Fig. 13. Fig. 12.

How did Cameroon's hydropower potential influence energy access rate?

In the specific case of Cameroon, a more in-depth knowledge of the country's hydropower potential could have influenced power infrastructure development policy and led to improved energy access rate.

How is electricity distributed in Cameroon?

Cameroon electricity distribution is carried out in three separate supply networks or grid systems, each grid responsible for meeting its full demand requirement. These grids are: the northern interconnected grid (NIG), the southern interconnected grid (SIG) and the eastern isolated grid .

Can renewables solve energy problems in Cameroon?

Electricity needs are expected to continue rising over the next decade to reach 5000 MW by 2020 and 6000 MW by 2030. This paper seeks to address energy issues (reliability, accessibility and security) in Cameroon and brings to light the potential and meaningful contributions of renewables in solving energy concern.

Are wind turbines a viable investment in Cameroon?

In terms of feasibility studies for future investment, wind energy evaluation studies to establish wind turbines in the North West region of Cameroon has been carried out by the Spanish firm Ecovalen in collaboration with the government of Cameroon, with the aim of supplying electricity for up to 20 years to this region .