Cameroon buffer energy storage tank

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.

Will Cameroon feed the Inga-Calabar power highway?

Many large hydropower and storage plants in Cameroon might feed the Inga-Calabar power highway. Small-hydropower and pumped-storage are showing good prospects for electrifying many remote areas in Cameroon. A few hydropower projects are under construction while most of them are still awaiting financing.

Can Cameroon achieve Central Africa Power Pool?

The pivotal role of Cameroon in achieving Central Africa Power Pool's objective is highlighted. Many large hydropower and storage plants in Cameroon might feed the Inga-Calabar power highway. Small-hydropower and pumped-storage are showing good prospects for electrifying many remote areas in Cameroon.

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.

Does Cameroon use biomass?

However, in Cameroon, there is still a heavy reliance on traditional biomass (firewood, charcoal, sawdust, etc.) for heating needs, which contributes 65 % to national energy consumption [ 44 ].