Minkouma Hybrid Hydropower and Solar Project

Minkouma, Ntui, Centre Region, Cameroon Africa

Energy Climate: Mitigation

600 MW renewable energy and storage platform powering Cameroon’s future

Project overview

The project comprises a 300 MW hydropower facility integrated with 300 MW of solar generation and a 50 MW/100 MWh battery energy storage system to strengthen Cameroon's electricity supply. The project will enhance power availability within the South Interconnected Network (RIS) and the Far North through the North-South Interconnection Substation in Ntui.

Investment opportunity

The project offers an opportunity to participate in a large-scale renewable energy platform integrating hydropower, solar generation and battery energy storage. By combining 300 MW of hydropower, 300 MW of solar capacity and a 50 MW/100 MWh battery energy storage system, the project will strengthen Cameroon's electricity supply, enhance energy security and support long-term industrial growth while reducing reliance on thermal generation.

Investment types sought

PPP Equity Debt Strategic partner Technical partner

Project status

Development stage

Feasibility & due diligence

Current status / progress to date

CNMP pre-selection approval obtained. Further technical, financial, environmental, social and climate studies are planned to support project development and investment preparation.

Additional project information

Lead agency
Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MINEE)

Expected impact

Jobs created / supported

Thousands of direct and indirect jobs will be created during the construction phase. Additional employment opportunities will be generated during the operational phase.

Economic & development benefits

  • Increases power generation, improved energy security and support for industrial growth

Climate & resilience benefits

  • Expands renewable energy generation and reduces reliance on thermal power generation
  • Supports climate adaptation
  • Reduces carbon emissions

Contact

Contact team

For more information about this project, please contact the Commonwealth Investment Platform team.

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