Renewable energy potentials in Cameroon: Prospects and challenges

Wirba, Asan Vernyuy; Mas'ud, Abdullahi Abubakar; Muhammad-Sukki, Firdaus; Ahmad, Salman; Tahar, Razman Mat; Rahim, Ruzairi Abdul; Munir, Abu Bakar; Karim, Md Ershadul

Abstract

This paper aims at discussing the renewable energy potentials in delivering parts of the energy needs in Cameroon. The country has an enormous renewable energy potential. The lack of clear renewable energy policy in the mix is an issue that needs to be addressed urgently by the Cameroonian government policy makers. The absence of commitment and enthusiasm from the government is weakening the sector potentiality to be developed either by private sector investments and also foreign investors. Solar, wind and thermal energy plants are essential to meet the electrification of Cameroon.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Nov 24, 2014
• Online Publication Date: Dec 11, 2014
• Publication Date: 2015-04
• Deposit Date: Dec 2, 2020
• Journal: Renewable energy
• Print ISSN: 0960-1481
• Electronic ISSN: 1879-0682
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 76
• Pages: 560-565
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2014.11.083
• Keywords: Energy, Renewable energy, Cameroon
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2703429
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2014.11.083