How to Plan pumped hydro-energy storage in Cameroon?

A decision-making model based on multiple criteria analysis for pumped hydro-energy storage plant site selection is provided. Sustainability is a key issue to address when planning pumped hydro-energy storage. The foremost ranking of some pumped hydro-energy storage opportunities in Cameroon is proposed.

What is the pumped-storage potential of Cameroon?

Overall, a total of 21 sites have been deemed acceptable and the 11 most relevant sites based on the available head (especially those with a head of more than 200 m) are mapped in Fig. 12. The overall pumped-storage potential of Cameroon could therefore be estimated at 34 GWh and depicted as in Fig. 13. Fig. 12.

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.

What is the energy potential of Cameroon?

Government Strategies for Energy Production Cameroon’s energy potential primarily comprises hydroelectricity (64%), ther-mal energy (30%), and other renewable energies (about 6%). The installed ca-pacity increased from 933 MW to 1650 MW by 2020, falling short of the planned target of 3000 MW by a deficit of 1350 MW.

Why is Cameroon a key player in energy integration?

Large hydropower with an estimated potential of 23 GW makes Cameroon a key player in the energy integration of the sub-region, with in perspective the export of electricity to hydro-poor neighbours such as Chad, Central African Republic and Congo.

How did Cameroon's hydropower potential influence energy access rate?

In the specific case of Cameroon, a more in-depth knowledge of the country's hydropower potential could have influenced power infrastructure development policy and led to improved energy access rate.