Cameroon Off-Grid Solar Container 350kW

Is solar energy a viable energy source in Cameroon?

The mean annual daily global solar irradiation is about 5.2 kWh/m 2 /day with peak sun hours of about 5 h per day thus, making solar energy a promising energy source. Cameroon has many small-scale to large-scale rivers with the potential for power production especially in remote areas .

Is a hybrid power system possible in Cameroon?

The study presents a hybrid power system involving a hydroelectric, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery system for a rural community in Cameroon. The optimization of the system was done using HOMER Pro and validated using a meta-heuristic algorithm known as genetic algorithm (GA). The GA approach was programmed using the MATLAB software.

Is small hydro possible in Cameroon?

There are promising prospects for small hydro in Cameroon especially with the backing of the HYPOSO (hydropower solutions) framework , whose aim is to increase the renewable energy share and rural electricity access through sustainable hydropower solutions within five countries including Cameroon.

How much does a mini-grid cost in Cameroon?

Comparing the unsubsidized electricity tariff helps in the identification of the cost-optimal solution of the mini-grid with respect to grid extension. The extension of the medium voltage (MV) line in Cameroon is 10,000 $/km , with an O & M cost of 200 $/year/km. It was observed that the system’s break-even grid extension distance was 2.21 km.