EXPLOITATION OF SOLAR ENERGY IN THE YAOUNDE 3 AND 5 SUBDIVISIONS OF CAMEROON: SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND SPATIAL IMPLICATIONS
EXPLOITATION OF SOLAR ENERGY IN THE YAOUNDE 3 AND 5 SUBDIVISIONS OF CAMEROON: SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND SPATIAL IMPLICATIONS

Summary/Abstract: Nowadays, solar energy occupies an important place in the socio-economic development of Cameroon. As such, according to the National Energy Plan (NEP), the solar energy received in this country is estimated at 89.25TWh/year. This study focuses on the socioeconomic and spatial implications of the use of solar energy in the city of Yaoundé, focusing on Yaoundé 3 and 5 Sub-Divisions. Direct observations, photovoltaic energy installations as well as data from various sources collected between September 2016 and March 2017 indicate that solar energy is actually present in the city of Yaoundé. It facilitates commercial activities and the creation of jobs. It is a factor in promoting urban safety, cohesion and social dynamics in this area. It becomes, however, necessary to increase the exploitation and consumption of this form of energy in order to enable the State to benefit from it for its economy as a whole.

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