Cameroon pumped hydropower storage

Are hydropower projects a good idea in Cameroon?

Small-hydropower and pumped-storage are showing good prospects for electrifying many remote areas in Cameroon. A few hydropower projects are under construction while most of them are still awaiting financing. Poor access to electricity remains a major hindrance to the economic development in Central Africa sub-region.

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.

What is the pumped-storage potential of Cameroon?

Overall, a total of 21 sites have been deemed acceptable and the 11 most relevant sites based on the available head (especially those with a head of more than 200 m) are mapped in Fig. 12. The overall pumped-storage potential of Cameroon could therefore be estimated at 34 GWh and depicted as in Fig. 13. Fig. 12.

Can Cameroon achieve Central Africa Power Pool?

The pivotal role of Cameroon in achieving Central Africa Power Pool's objective is highlighted. Many large hydropower and storage plants in Cameroon might feed the Inga-Calabar power highway. Small-hydropower and pumped-storage are showing good prospects for electrifying many remote areas in Cameroon.

What is Cameroon's hydro potential?

Cameroon's small hydro potential can be evaluated at 970 MW dispersed throughout the country so as to represent an undeniable asset for the electrification of remote areas of the country. The potential for pumped-storage hydropower operable with limited impact on the environment in Cameroon is estimated at 34 GWh.

How slow is the development of hydroelectric production in Cameroon?

This study highlighted through Fig. 9 a relative slowness in the development of hydroelectric production in Cameroon since 1945. Even with the commissioning of the 420 MW Nachtigal power plant currently under construction, the level of installed capacity in Cameroon will hardly reach 5 %.