TITLE:
Current State of Energy Production in Cameroon and Projection for 2035
AUTHORS:
Martial Camille Ngono, Benoit Ndzana
KEYWORDS:
Energy Production, Cameroon Water Resources, Hydro Power, Electricity Supply, Energy Capacity
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Power and Energy Engineering,
Vol.12 No.8,
August
16,
2024
ABSTRACT: The low electricity supply rate is a major cause of underdevelopment in Cameroon. To address this issue, Cameroon outlined a strategy in 2003 aiming for a production capacity of 3000 MW by 2020. However, by 2020, production had only reached 1040 MW, leading Cameroon to devise a new national 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. Scientific articles and investigative reports on energy production in Cameroon have enabled an assessment of the current electrical energy production. The 2035 production estimate is based on the Energy Sector Development Projects (PDSEN) report in Cameroon. The current production is estimated at around 1600 MW. Considering the ongoing construction of power plants, future projects, and financing delays, achieving the 5000 MW goal by 2035 appears challenging. Nonetheless, diversifying energy production sources could bring Cameroon closer to this target.