Renewable energy potentials in Cameroon: prospects and challenges

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

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2014.11.083

Renewable energy potentials in Cameroon: prospects and challenges

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

^*Corresponding author for this work

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	560-565
Number of pages	6
Journal	Renewable Energy
Volume	76
Early online date	11 Dec 2014
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2014.11.083
Publication status	Published - 1 Apr 2015
Externally published	Yes

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Cameroon
energy
renewable energy

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