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Cameroon Boosts Solar Energy, Aims for 25% Renewables by 2035
10/21/2025
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Story summary
- Cameroon shifts its energy strategy to emphasize solar and off-grid systems.
- Solar capacity rose from 0 MW in 2015 to 63 MW in 2024, reflecting a CAGR over 90%.
- Off-grid capacity grew from 0.2 MW to 27.1 MW, and rural access rose from 17% to 27%.
- The government aims for renewables to comprise 25% of the energy mix by 2035.
- Recent solar plant inaugurations have improved access for 270 households.
