Cameroon solar outdoor energy storage power supply

Does Scatec have a solar power plant in Cameroon?

10 June 2024, Cameroon/Norway: Release by Scatec has entered into two new lease agreements with the national electricity company ENEO in Cameroon, expanding its existing solar and battery storage power plants in the country to 64.4 MW of solar and 38.2 MWh of batteries.

How much energy will release supply in Cameroon?

When the extensions of the projects are completed, Release’s projects in totality will supply energy to about 200,000 households in Cameroon, according to ENEO estimates, generating an annual production of about 141.5 GWh of electricity.

Why do we need solar power plants in Cameroon?

The absence of commitment and enthusiasm from the government is weakening the sector potentiality to be developed either by private sector investments and also foreign investors. Solar, wind and thermal energy plants are essential to meet the electrification of Cameroon. 1. Introduction

How to increase solar energy in Cameroon?

In order to enhance solar energy in Cameroon, the government recently signed an agreement with China to carry out feasibility studies aiming at installing several light points in Yaoundé . Recently, Cameroon obtained eKiss (energy-keep it simple and safe) mobile off-grid photovoltaic systems from Antaris Solar .

What is the main energy source used in Cameroon?

The main energy source used in Cameroon is still biomass. For cooking and heating purposes, the majority of Cameroonians still rely on biomass, which is abundant and to certain extends renewable and affordable. Electricity and gas are still very lowly used, mostly because of non-availability and non-accessibility, especially in the rural areas.

Why is Eneo focusing on carbon-free energy in Cameroon?

This new step towards more reliable and carbon-free energy is part of Eneo’s strategy, which is central to its continued efforts, under the auspices of the Government of Cameroon, to sustainably improve on the power available in Cameroon,” according to Amine Homman Ludiye, CEO of ENEO Cameroon.