Does Scatec have a solar power plant in Cameroon?

10 June 2024, Cameroon/Norway: Release by Scatec has entered into two new lease agreements with the national electricity company ENEO in Cameroon, expanding its existing solar and battery storage power plants in the country to 64.4 MW of solar and 38.2 MWh of batteries.

How to increase solar energy in Cameroon?

In order to enhance solar energy in Cameroon, the government recently signed an agreement with China to carry out feasibility studies aiming at installing several light points in Yaoundé . Recently, Cameroon obtained eKiss (energy-keep it simple and safe) mobile off-grid photovoltaic systems from Antaris Solar .

Does Cameroon have a mobile off-grid photovoltaic system?

Recently, Cameroon obtained eKiss (energy-keep it simple and safe) mobile off-grid photovoltaic systems from Antaris Solar . This technology is capable of generating electricity on a standalone basis.

How much energy will release supply in Cameroon?

When the extensions of the projects are completed, Release’s projects in totality will supply energy to about 200,000 households in Cameroon, according to ENEO estimates, generating an annual production of about 141.5 GWh of electricity.

How can Eneo improve energy supply in Cameroon?

“In addition to improving electricity supply in Cameroon and significantly reducing the cost and CO2 emissions from alternative generation based on diesel supply, these pioneering leasing contracts with ENEO are serving as a model for access to affordable clean energy for other countries and large energy consumers in the region.

Why is Eneo reaffirming its partnership with Cameroon?

By increasing the installed capacity in the country, we are reaffirming our collaboration with ENEO and our commitment to Cameroon as a key market for our solutions,” says Hans Olav Kvalvaag, CEO at Release.