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.
This projected 5.9 GW capacity savings is more than the total anticipated hydropower capacity in the Energy Sector Development Project (PDSEN) of the Cameroon's Ministry of Energy and Water Resources [ 5 ].
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.
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.
The business-as-usual (BAU) scenario The BAU scenario represents the least-costs generation expansion pathway of Cameroon under the current trajectory and in stated masterplans. The current trajectory would see the exploitation of the nation's abundant hydropower potential, expansion of the thermal fleets and miniature emphasis on renewable energy.
The Cameroon LEAP model The bottom-up modelling methodology was used to developed the Cameroon power generation model in LEAP. The base year choice of 2016 was chosen due to the availability of reliable data, and commencement of most energy sector plans.
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