Cameroon has vast renewable energy resource potentials, with a hydropower potential of about 55, 200MW, second only to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa. So far, its energy needs are met by 4.8% hydropower (which accounts for less than 5% of its total hydropower potential), 0% wind and...

In 90 minutes, enough sunlight strikes the earth to provide the entire planet's energy needs for one year. While solar energy is abundant, it represents a tiny fraction of the world’s current energy mix. But this is changing rapidly and is being driven by global action to improve energy access...

Eine gesicherte Versorgung mit umweltfreundlicher und preisgünstiger Energie ist für unser Leben unverzichtbar. Dabei erfordert das Ziel nachhaltiger Entwicklung insbesondere die Erschließung erneuerbarer Energien. Biomasse ist eine wirtschaftlich besonders günstig zu erschließende Quelle...

The green energy transition and its boost to the deployment of renewable energy can offer a unique opportunity for rural areas to benefit from their natural resources. The present study aims to provide a quantitative assessment of the technical potential of renewable energy sources in the EU's...