Infinity to Develop Renewable Energy Projects in Cameroon

 Infinity Power, the largest African renewable energy provider, has said that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cameroon West Regional Council to develop up to 4 GW of renewable energy across a range of technologies by 2035.

The projects in Cameroon join Egypt-based Infinity Power’s existing operations and future plans to build renewable capacity in Egypt, Senegal, South Africa, Ghana and Mauritania. The company already has 1.3 GW of renewables in operation and a target of 10GW in operation by 2030.

The new projects, which will be located across the Western Region of Cameroon, will be developed in phases and are likely to include solar, battery storage, wind, hydro and biomass plants. These initiatives aim to generate clean, renewable power for domestic consumption in the African country, addressing its critical power needs.

Cameroon has seen a 27% increase in electricity consumption per capita over the last two decades, but its energy demands are currently primarily met by gas and hydro power.

The MoU was signed by Infinity Power Deputy CEO Ahmed Mulla and the President of the Cameroon West Regional Council, Dr Jules Hilaire Focka Focka in the presence of several dignitaries.

UN-Habitat will play an essential role in the development of the projects and this will include providing technical assistance, participating in feasibility studies, developing a governance system for energy generation and distribution, creating programs for the productive use of energy, and ensuring that communities benefit from the energy generated to improve their living conditions.

Long-Term Ambition

Infinity Power Chairman Mohamed Ismail Mansour said that it was always amazing to invest in facilities in a new country, which was part of their long-term ambition to operate in every country in Africa, and it’s especially important to be doing this on such a large site which could potentially use a range of technologies.

Nayer Fouad, CEO, Infinity Power said that Infinity Power has always been looking for new opportunities to build projects in new countries. This impressive facility, which will utilise wind and solar power amongst other technologies, has the potential to transform energy provision in the area, help bolster Cameroon’s economy, and deliver huge benefits to local communities.

Dr Jules Hilaire Focka Focka said that the region was experiencing daily power rationings that were major barrier to social and economic development though it was endowed with enormous energy potentials, human and natural resources.

“The transformation of these resources could bring the must needed development of the region. Our strategic develop plan includes the creation of a dried port and railways system that will connect the region to the port. We need energy to power the electric train and our industry. We are grateful to Infinity Power to making this dream a reality,” he added.

Dr Vincent Kitio, Lead of Urban Energy Solutions, UN-Habitat, said that the region has an abundant renewable energy potential exceeding 6 GW. The region receives only 100 MW of electricity from the national grid for a population of over 2 million people energy, resulting in a huge energy deficit.