Abstract
Cameroon is a country in the Central African region that aims to reduce its dependence on hydropower and diversify its energy mix. Her Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) aim to reduce emissions by 32% in 2035. With developmental goals greatly hindered by inadequate power generation, the nation seeks to increase thermal generation and renewables to increase its 70% access rate. Cameroon aims to ensure a 25% share of renewables in the generation mix by 2035. This would also increase energy security. This study aimed to: - Evaluate the least-cost optimal generation expansion pathway up to 2050 for Cameroon under current trends and no policy intervention. - Determine the optimal generation expansion pathway that attains a 25% and 45% renewable energy share by 2035 and 2050 respectively. - Evaluate the optimal generation expansion pathway for Cameroon that achieves net-zero emissions by 2050.