Cameroon's hydropower potential and development under the vision of Central Africa power pool (CAPP): A review

Kenfack, Joseph; Nzotcha, Urbain; Voufo, Joseph; Ngohe-Ekam, Paul Salomon; Nsangou, Jean Calvin; Bignom, Blaise

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2021.111596

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“…However, the results of the BPS with solar PV forming the bulk of the total electricity generation by 2050 show that, contrary to continuous investments in developing hydropower which has been the government's focal point [22], [23], solar PV proves to be more attractive than hydropower thereby calling for a strategic reconsideration of existing government plans. Furthermore, hydropower has presented several challenges relating to cost overruns and project schedule extensions [23], [25], [26], [51] and is vulnerable to variabilities in the yearly precipitation patterns. Emodi et al [101] conclude that climate change will have serious impacts on energy systems, which will lead to change in energy demand and supply.…”

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“…Muh et al [47] also reviewed the energy policies in Cameroon and concluded that a blend of adequate policies, regulations and off-grid RE investments are needed to improve the country's access to RE. In addition, Kenfack et al [51] reviewed the potential for hydropower development in Cameroon under the vision of the Central Africa Power Pool (CAPP). Their conclusions are strongly inclined towards hydropower as a sustainable energy solution for Cameroon, however, they acknowledged the slow development of many hydropower projects in Cameroon which possess significant bottlenecks to curbing the energy problems in the country.…”

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“…Poor visibility on information about the hydropower potential is reported by the authors. Such information should take into account changing hydrological pattern due to climate change [51]. The low exploitation of the available renewable resource potential is highlighted by Tangka [52].…”

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Setting the Pace for a Sustainable Energy Transition in Central Africa: The Case of Cameroon

Manjong¹,

Oyewo

Breyer

2021

IEEE Access

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Sustainable energy systems form an indispensable component of sustainable development especially in developing economies. Understanding the system wide techno-economics of sustainable energy systems therefore becomes critical in shaping the energy system mix within a region or country. This paper explores progressive and optimal pathways towards a fully sustainable energy system for Cameroon by 2050 in power, heat, and transport sectors as a representative case study for the Central Africa region. Six key scenarios are modelled with the LUT Energy System Transition Model to capture key policy and sustainability constraints. Results from the study show that, the optimal least cost technology combination for a fully sustainable energy system for Cameroon with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in 2050 is dominated by solar PV (86%), complemented by hydropower (8%) and bioenergy (5%). These results show that a fully sustainable energy system for Cameroon is feasible from both the technical and economic perspectives, if policy commitment is oriented towards these low-cost energy solutions. The results of this research provide a reliable reference for planning transitions towards a 100% renewable energy-based energy system in countries within the Central Africa region.

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Setting the Pace for a Sustainable Energy Transition in Central Africa: The Case of Cameroon

Manjong¹,

Oyewo

Breyer

2021

IEEE Access

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“…This is illustrated in generation expansion studies in Nigeria (Aliyu et al, 2013;Emodi et al, 2017), Ghana (Awopone et al, 2017a,b), and Africa (Ouedraogo, 2017), which see a greater increase in shares of natural gas and renewables. Although Cameroon has a huge hydropower potential which is poised to play a key role in the Central African Power Pool (CAPP), the nation ought to reconsider her generation expansion objectives in the context of her energy security (Kenfack et al, 2021). Renewables should be prioritized for development as in the alternative scenarios.…”

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Driving the clean energy transition in Cameroon: A sustainable pathway to meet the Paris climate accord and the power supply/demand gap

Iweh

Ayuketah

Gyamfi

et al. 2023

Front. Sustain. Cities

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2021 report has noted the perceived rise in severe weather phenomena such as heat radiations, hurricanes, flooding, and droughts and the rising scientific evidence attributing these events to anthropogenic sources of climate change. Cameroon as a nation is equally exposed to these climate vulnerabilities, and contributing to global climate efforts is imperative. She has earmarked the integration of 25% renewables in its electricity production mix and a 32% emission reduction, all as part of her commitment to global climate action. The fresh commitments coupled with a rapidly growing power demand have paved the way for a revolutionized approach to electricity generation in Cameroon. However, the imminent changes, as well as their implications, remain uncertain. This study explores how these emission reduction targets can be achieved through the adoption of a more sustainable power transition, which provides realistic solutions for emission reduction, escaping high carbon pathways. The assessment of the level at which long-term electricity generation scenarios in Cameroon could be renewable energy intensive was done using the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) tool following a backcasting approach. The study noted that there is an implementation gap between earmarked policy ambitions and existing measures. The study recommended several opportunities in aspects, such as suitable share of technologies, administrative reforms, and required adjustments within the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which the government could exploit in the electricity sector to sail across the challenging trade-offs needed to become a sustainable economy in a carbon-constrained world. It equally examines actions that could help close the gap between earmarked policy ambitions and existing pathways and proposes cost-effective methods that were identified as priorities.

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“…The authors concluded that sustainable hydropower potential in complex basins such as the Indus goes far beyond the hydrological boundary conditions. Kenfack et al [25] addressed ways to reduce the low availability of electricity for the people of Cameroon. Based on the analysis of the obtained data, the authors declared the perspective in the construction of not only large HPP but also SHPP, whose potential is currently fulfilled only in one-tenth of a percent.…”

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Evaluation of the Hydropower Potential of the Torysa River and Its Energy Use in the Process of Reducing Energy Poverty of Local Communities

Tauš

Beer

2022

Energies

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The presented paper deals with the evaluation of hydropower potential in a selected section of the Torysa river in the eastern part of the Slovak Republic. This part of the country was chosen based on the existence of a significant risk of increasing energy poverty in local marginalized communities. Small hydropower plants in the form of mini and micro installations are an ecological and economical way to secure electricity and suppress indicators of energy poverty. The essential part of work focuses on the quantification of the gross (theoretical), technical, and economic hydropower potential of the Torysa river using elevation data obtained by GIS tools and hydrological data provided by The Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute. The next step identified concrete locations with a suitable head and volumetric flow rate. In the last part, the assessed section of the Torysa river was analyzed in terms of geographical collisions with NATURA 2000 areas, historical heritage elements in the country, and natural water bodies without hydropower potential (i.e., lakes, ponds, etc.). The resulting technical hydropower potential of selected part of Torysa river is 5425 kW and the economic potential is 1533 kW.

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Cameroon's hydropower potential and development under the vision of Central Africa power pool (CAPP): A review

Cited by 16 publications

References 48 publications

Setting the Pace for a Sustainable Energy Transition in Central Africa: The Case of Cameroon

Setting the Pace for a Sustainable Energy Transition in Central Africa: The Case of Cameroon

Driving the clean energy transition in Cameroon: A sustainable pathway to meet the Paris climate accord and the power supply/demand gap

Evaluation of the Hydropower Potential of the Torysa River and Its Energy Use in the Process of Reducing Energy Poverty of Local Communities

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