Eneo gives update on recurrent power cuts

By Eratus Ndueh

Following an overwhelming preponderance reoccurrence of power outage observed recently days in several cities across the country, especially Yaoundé and Douala, the Energy of Cameroon, ENEO, admited responsibility.

The accentuation of electricity cuts is due to the limited quantity of energy available for distribution, and the current low water level on the Ntem which has led to a significant drop in Memve’ele production, the company explained.

For several weeks, the base plant of the Lom Pangar reservoir dam, in the Eastern region of Cameroon, has been able to produce all of its 30 megawatt. But the lack of a transmission line between Bertoua and Abong Mbang, has amplified the constraint for the distribution of the hydroelectric plant to the rest of the South interconnected network, CNA learned.

Consequently, the average duration of the rotation could be extended or reduced, depending on the increase or decrease in the production deficit, in real time. Special measures are being taken to reduce, as much as possible, the impact of this situation on households, ENEO said.

The head of state, Paul Biya in his 2023 end of year address to the nation, promised to upgrade, rehabilitate and extend the distribution network of this precious resource in the towns and villages to make it more accessible to the population.

“Major strides have been made in the electricity sector to reduce our country’s energy deficit.
About 44 thousand solar panels have been installed in the three northern regions, covering 40% of electricity needs in the said regions.
The Lom Pangar Dam-toe plant will also be operational in 2024, and will help to increase energy supply
in the town of Bertoua and its environs” said the Head of state.