Who generates electricity in Cameroon?

Presently, Electricity is generated by independent power producers (IPPs) and Energy of Cameroon (ENEO) (the latter also doubling as the sole distributor), to consumers over a transmission network managed by National Electricity Transmission Company (SONATREL).

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 threat to Cameroon's energy security?

The rising dependency on hydropower poses a threat to Cameroon's energy security in the event of climate-related hazards such as droughts. In 2015, a severe drought in the Sanaga basin caused a reduction in hydropower output, leading to the 2015 electricity crisis ( Kindzeka and Edwin, 2019 ).

Should Cameroon increase its electricity generation capacity?

These scenarios explore policy options and the economic costs of increasing the country's electricity generation requirements and reducing GHG emissions. Cameroon will require an eight-fold increase in its generation capacity between 2014 and 2045 to meet the 20% reserve margin target and general electricity requirements.

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.

Does Cameroon have a solar energy readiness?

Mas'ud et al. assessed the solar energy readiness in Cameroon by highlighting the irradiation pattern across the country. Abanda underscored that the mean solar irradiance is roughly 5.8 kWh/m 2 /day in the northern regions, while it's in the range of 4.0–4.9 kWh/m 2 /day in the southern regions of the Country.