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 .

How many people in Cameroon are connected to clean electricity?

PAYG solar home systems project to connect one million people in Cameroon to clean electricity for the first time, with nearly 140,000 already connected. Approximately one million people in Cameroon are expected to gain access to clean electricity for the first time through this ambitious pay-as-you-go (PAYG) solar home systems (SHS) initiative.

Does Cameroon have good solar potential?

There is good solar potential in Cameroon (see Fig. 5) but it is not well developed. The major cause of the poor state of solar energy development is the poor commitment and dedication of government in taking important steps to boost the sector. In most part of the country, the mean solar irradiance is approximately 5.8 kWh/m 2 /day .

Will a PAYG solar home system connect 930,000 people in Cameroon?

PAYG solar home systems project by French developer upOwa to connect 930,000 people in Cameroon to clean electricity for the first time.

Does Cameroon have a mobile payment system?

Despite low levels of energy access, more than 70% of homes in Cameroon have mobile phones, making the payment system broadly accessible. upOwa has set its sights on rapid growth, using the experience of its in-house technical teams and reputation for reliability and customer service to build capacity and scale up activities.