Does Cameroon export electricity?

Cameroon, with its energy potential in hydroelectricity and placed in its regional context, can play both the role of exporter of electrical energy to neighbouring countries and of transit of electrical energy to southern countries (Republic of the Congo), and to countries in the north and west of the region (Chad and Nigeria).

What are the energy potentials in Cameroon?

The energy potentials in Cameroon are such that biomass resources are not evenly distributed across the country (huge biomass and hydro resources are concentrated in the southern part, while high wind and solar resources are in the Northern part); hence, there is a need for diversity in energy supply.

Is quality electricity supply a real challenge for Cameroonians?

Ten years later, despite the introduction of a Transmission System Operator, some Independent Power Producers and improvements in energy supply being seen to have a positive impact on the ongoing energy policy, the fact remains that quality access to suficient electricity supply is a real challenge for majority of Cameroonians.

Why is Cameroon so timid in developing energy infrastructure?

It is obvious that the timidity observed in the development of energy infrastructure in Cameroon is attributable to the slowdown of investments in decentralised energy production, most likely the consequence of an unfavourable investment environment.

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.

Are there any problems with domestic gas in Cameroon?

In the case of domestic gas, there are problems with the interchangeability of the bottles. In terms of access to electricity, there are no special incentives in Cameroon for the development of local and renewable sources of energy.