Distribution of household energy storage in Cameroon

What is the current energy production in Cameroon?

Scientific articles and investigative reports on energy production in Cameroon have enabled an assessment of the current electrical energy production. The 2035 production estimate is based on the Energy Sector Development Projects (PDSEN) report in Cameroon. The cur-rent production is estimated at around 1600 MW. Considering the ongoing

How much money does Cameroon need for energy projects?

The Cameroonian government states that Cameroon needs almost 2000 billion euros to finance its energy projects. These funds will support the construction of the Limbé gas power plant (350 MW), the Grand Eweng, Chol-let, Kikot, Katsina Ala (285 MW), and Menchum (72 MW) hydroelectric dams, among others.

How much money does Cameroon need to build a solar power plant?

The first two modular solar power plants in Maroua and Guider, with battery storage and a combined capacity of 30 MW, were commissioned in Sep-tember 2023. The Cameroonian government states that Cameroon needs almost 2000 billion euros to finance its energy projects.

Does Cameroon have a power shortage?

Cameroon has immense hydroelectric potential yet fails to meet the electricity demands of its population and businesses. Despite an estimated annual demand increase of around 85,000 new customers, the country faces a significant energy shortfall for households and businesses . Table 4 details energy consumption by sector.