Will Cameroon produce 5000 MW by 2035?

However, by 2020, pro-duction had only reached 1040 MW, leading Cameroon to devise a new na-tional energy sector development strategy targeting 5000 MW by 2035. This paper provides an overview of the current state of energy production and projects future output by 2035.

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 has Cameroon approached its power sector planning?

Further and based on high hydropower potential, Cameroon has approached its power sector planning from the perspective of capturing that potential as much as practical, leading to the development of Master Plan centered around large hydropower generation capacity as currently and in the future.

How can Cameroon achieve 5000 MW energy production?

To achieve the targeted energy production of 5000 MW, it is advisable to take steps to avoid certain obstacles, similar to those encountered in Cameroon’s ini-tial programs. The potential obstacles impacting this objective are listed in Table 6 below: Table 6. Possible obstacles. Lack of proper road infrastructure for site access.

How will Cameroon reach its intended generation capacity target?

In order to reach its intended generation capacity target, Cameroon plans to invest in the following additional generation portfolio technology capacity: 3300 MW of hydro, 350MW of gas, 130 MW of PV solar, 40 MW of Wind and the retirement of 347 MW of existing LFO/HFO.

How did Cameroon's hydropower potential influence energy access rate?

In the specific case of Cameroon, a more in-depth knowledge of the country's hydropower potential could have influenced power infrastructure development policy and led to improved energy access rate.