How much money does Cameroon need for energy projects?

The Cameroonian government states that Cameroon needs almost 2000 billion euros to finance its energy projects. These funds will support the construction of the Limbé gas power plant (350 MW), the Grand Eweng, Chol-let, Kikot, Katsina Ala (285 MW), and Menchum (72 MW) hydroelectric dams, among others.

Will Cameroon produce 5000 MW by 2035?

However, by 2020, pro-duction had only reached 1040 MW, leading Cameroon to devise a new na-tional 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.

What is Cameroon's DScE plan?

Cameroon’s Strategic Plan to 2035 During the first phase of the DSCE from 2010 to 2020, the plan aimed to dou-ble energy production and increase energy consumption per GDP unit by 27.7%, with specific targets of 33.5% in 2015, 40% in 2025, and 45% in 2035.

What is Cameroon's energy policy?

A critical examination of the current state and evolution of various energy sources, demand and supply, and the country’s energy policy was conducted. Cameroon, aiming to become an emerging country by 2035, is heavily investing in hydroelectricity and developing other alternative electricity production sources to address the energy deficit.

Can Cameroon reach 5000 MW capacity?

Exogenous obstacles In addition to potential internal obstacles that could hinder reaching a 5000 MW capacity, there are external factors beyond Cameroon’s control that might cause unexpected delays in energy production. Large-scale operations like these are typically financed through international loans.

How was Cameroon's energy crisis analyzed?

The methodology for analyzing the causes of Cameroon’s energy crisis involved visiting hydroelectric sites to examine the production systems of current power stations and the plans for new ones.