Is hydropower a good source of power for Cameroon?

Presently, hydropower is the sole RE source on the grid in the country. Hydropower is an attractive source of power for Cameroon with a gross theoretical capability of 294 TWh per year. The technically exploitable capability is around 115 TWh per year, while the economically exploitable capability is approximately 103 TWh per year.

How much power does Cameroon have?

The total dependent installed capacity of Cameroon as of July 2019 is 1541.39 MW [ 21, 25 ]. This composed of: hydropower (61%), natural gas (20%), oil (18%) and renewable energy sources (1%). The state-run utility ENEO owns 65%, which are made up of thirteen grid-connected and twenty-four remote thermal plants.

What is the Cameroon power generation model?

The Cameroon LEAP model The bottom-up modelling methodology was used to developed the Cameroon power generation model in LEAP. The base year choice of 2016 was chosen due to the availability of reliable data, and commencement of most energy sector plans.

How to reduce power losses in Cameroon?

Recommended actions for minimizing power losses in Cameroon entails conducting appropriate power system studies to determine/select the optimal size, location and specifications of grid components (such as transformers, transmission and distribution lines, capacitor banks and compensators). These measures however aim at reducing technical losses.

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's energy sector development project Save GW capacity?

This projected 5.9 GW capacity savings is more than the total anticipated hydropower capacity in the Energy Sector Development Project (PDSEN) of the Cameroon's Ministry of Energy and Water Resources [ 5 ].