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 .

What is the price of electricity in Cameroon?

Cameroon, September 2022: The price of electricity is 0.083 U.S. Dollar per kWh for households and 0.153 U.S. Dollar for businesses which includes all components of the electricity bill such as the cost of power, distribution and taxes.

How much energy does Cameroon use?

Energy Imports Net (% of energy use): Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption (% of total): Cameroon possesses 1.3GW of installed power capacity, based on large-scale hydropower and hydrocarbon plants. To meet increased demand, the government has prioritised new large-scale hydropower and thermal generation plants.

Why is solar energy a problem in Cameroon?

The solar energy is at pilot stage now in Cameroon. There are several issues that are hindering the process. The Government has not taken necessary steps to enhance the sector. This may be due to the high capital cost of solar technology. There is also lack of sensitization by the government towards the public on the benefit of solar energy.

Does Cameroon have a mobile off-grid photovoltaic system?

Recently, Cameroon obtained eKiss (energy-keep it simple and safe) mobile off-grid photovoltaic systems from Antaris Solar . This technology is capable of generating electricity on a standalone basis.

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 .