ABOUT CAMEROON
Located in west-central Africa, Cameroon is a nation known for its rich cultural and geographical diversity. It shares borders with Nigeria to the west, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic to the east, and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Its southern coastline stretches along the Bight of Bonny, an extension of the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. Often described as "Africa in miniature", Cameroon showcases a wide range of landscapes, climates, and traditions. The capital city, Yaoundé, is situated inland, while Douala, the country's largest city, serves as its economic hub and primary seaport
Capital: Yaoundé
Population: 28.65 million (world bank)
Official languages: French, English
Currency: Central African CFA franc
Dialing code: +237
GDP: 47.95 billion USD (world bank)
GDP growth: 4.0% (world bank)
Cameroon, endowed with abundant natural resources such as oil, gas, mineral ores, high-value timber, and agricultural products. The country's economy is poised for steady growth, with projections from the African Development Bank (AfDB) indicating that GDP expansion could reach 4.4% by the end of 2025.
Cameroon is actively advancing its renewable energy sector, with a significant focus on solar power and energy storage solutions. The government has set an ambitious target to develop 4 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2035, encompassing a mix of solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and battery energy storage systems.
The volume of investment in this strategic sector is bound to increase as several hydroelectric and photovoltaic projects come to maturation.
With regard to the rural areas in particular, Phase IV of the Project to Electrify One Thousand Localities with Solar Energy will continue. The same holds for the construction of 360 solar power plants in administrative units that are yet to be electrified.
H.E. Paul Biya
President of the Republic of Cameroon
REGIONAL TREND
Driven by solar irradiance often exceeding 5 kWh/m²/day, a rapidly growing energy demand, and supportive government policies, the solar and storage energy market in Central and West Africa is poised for remarkable growth. This expansion is accelerated by technological advancements in solar panels and energy storage systems and increased investments from both public and private sectors. Additionally, initiatives aimed at closing the electricity demand and supply gaps are further catalysing this market's growth.
