Will Cameroon achieve a universal access to electricity by 2035?

In addition, this paper introduces the energy roadmap to achieve a universal access to electricity, which will pave the way for the country emergence by 2035. It is found that energy sector of Cameroon holds promising possibilities of development and diversification given the country's energy potential.

Does Cameroon use biomass?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Cameroon: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.

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).

Is wind energy sustainable in Cameroon?

From the government Master Plan, wind energy is considered “unfavorable”. However, this study assumes the advances in wind technology and increase in the LCOE have rendered this technology sustainable in Cameroon's generation system.

How big is Cameroon's energy demand?

From the results, its observed that the generation capacity would reach 10.52 GW under the REF scenario, indicating a growth of over 800% between 2016 and 2045, and Cameroon's high future demand. Despite the nation's energy diversification and security initiates, large hydropower continues be a major contributor under all four scenarios.

What is the main source of energy in Cameroon?

3.1. Cameroon energy supply/consumption The primary supply of energy in Cameroon comes from biofuels and waste (70.58%), followed by crude oil (20.17%), natural gas (5.34%), hydropower (3.90%), and other renewable sources (0.01%) like solar, geothermal, and wind.