Power mix by fuel (Cameroon)
Plant counts by primary fuel, WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Cameroon electricity grid — mix & carbon intensity (2024)
226gCO₂/kWh grid intensity
73.1%low-carbon electricity
73.1%renewables
26.9%fossil fuels
Source: Ember / Our World in Data (CC BY 4.0).
Largest plants in Cameroon
| # | Plant | Fuel | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Song Loulou | Hydro | 396 |
| 2 | Kribi | Gas | 216 |
| 3 | Edea | Hydro | 154 |
| 4 | Dibabmba power station | Oil | 88 |
| 5 | Lagdo | Hydro | 72 |
| 6 | Ahala power station | Oil | 60 |
| 7 | Garoua | Oil | 16 |
| 8 | Douala Bassa | Oil | 14 |
| 9 | Bafoussam | Oil | 11 |
Browse by fuel
Frequently asked questions
How many power plants are in Cameroon?
There are 9 current or operating power-plant records in Cameroon in this open dataset, with about 1,027 MW of capacity. Historical and pipeline records remain available separately.
What is the largest power plant in Cameroon?
Song Loulou is the largest at about 396 MW (hydro).
What fuels generate electricity in Cameroon?
The most common plant type in this dataset is oil (5 plants), across 3 fuel types in total.
How clean is Cameroon's electricity grid?
Cameroon's grid carbon intensity is about 226 gCO₂/kWh, with 73.1% low-carbon generation (<a href="https://ember-energy.org/" rel="nofollow">Ember</a> / <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/energy" rel="nofollow">Our World in Data</a> (CC BY 4.0)).