TITLE:
Micro Hydro Power Plant for Sustainable Energy in Rural Electrification: A Case Study in Cameroon
AUTHORS:
Elie Bertrand Kengne Signe, Lyse Vanessa Ngansop Tchatchouang, Pierre Pokem, Paule Alexandrine Ekoube, Lucien Meva’a, Jean Nganhou
KEYWORDS:
Micro Hydro Power, Sustainable Development, Rural Electrification
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Power and Energy Engineering,
Vol.11 No.6,
June
26,
2023
ABSTRACT: The state of Cameroon, faced with the
situation the electricity deficits, is promoting the
development of renewable energies in general and to meet rural electrification
needs in particular. The purpose of this work is to study the feasibility of
the MHP of Batcheu, to show its contribution to sustainable development in this
locality and to prove that it is a profitable project. After study, it appears
that the waterfall of Batcheu is favourable to the establishment of a MHP with
an installed power of 260 kW with an operating diagram corresponding to a
Francis turbine. Given that it is a renewable energy that can supply more
than 800 households in rural areas, its contribution to sustainable development is obvious. Its investment
cost is estimated at 171,465,396 FCFA. It is a profitable project
with a payback time of 7 years and 2 months.