Is wind energy sustainable in Cameroon?

From the government Master Plan, wind energy is considered “unfavorable”. However, this study assumes the advances in wind technology and increase in the LCOE have rendered this technology sustainable in Cameroon's generation system.

What are the operational characteristics of current power plants in Cameroon?

Operational characteristics of current power plants in Cameroon. The system load curve, modelled in LEAP as energy load shape, was obtained from the sole national electricity distributor ENEO. In this study, dispatch is by merit according to current practices in Cameroon's generation system.

What are the main sources of energy in Cameroon?

Cameroon's energy consumption shows that biomass, electricity and petroleum are three main sources of energy. Biomass consumption accounts for 74.22%, followed by petroleum (18.48%) and electricity (7.30%), as illustrated by Figure 2.

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.

What type of power does Cameroon have?

The SIG is the largest, supplying six of the ten regions of Cameroon. Installed capacity as of July 2019 is 1541.39 MW, consisting of 61% large hydropower, 20% natural gas, 18% oil and about 1% RES (only hydropower <10 MW is classified as renewable in Cameroon) ( ENEO, 2021a ).

When did power generation start in Cameroon?

Power generation in Cameroon began in 1929 with the inauguration of the Luermann and Malale hydro plants in Muyuka. Initially intended to supply the colonists, these spurred series of other small hydro plants in the country, all privately owned ( ENEO, 2021b ).