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Optimal Decision-Making on Hybrid Off-Grid Energy Systems for Rural and Remote Areas Electrification in the Northern Cameroon

Yaouba, Ruben Zieba Falama, Felix Ngangoum Welaji, Marcel Hamda Soulouknga, Fabrice Kwefeu Mbakop, Abdouramani Dadjé · 2022 · Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Summary. Researchers compared ten hybrid renewable energy systems for rural electrification in northern Cameroon using optimization software. A solar-diesel-battery system proved most cost-effective at $0.36–0.39 per kilowatt-hour, while pure solar-battery systems achieved zero emissions with 100% renewable penetration. The solar-diesel option balanced economics and environment with 95–96% renewable energy. System attractiveness improved with longer project lifespans, lower fuel prices, and reduced discount rates.

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Yaouba, Falama, R. Z., Welaji, F. N., Soulouknga, M. H., Mbakop, F. K., & Dadjé, A.. (2022). Optimal Decision-Making on Hybrid Off-Grid Energy Systems for Rural and Remote Areas Electrification in the Northern Cameroon. Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5316520

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DOI
10.1155/2022/5316520
Countries
Cameroon
Categories
energy, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28