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Who is USTDA's first minigrid project in Cameroon?

The Cameroonian grantee, Renewable Energy Innovators Cameroon (REIc), is working on the project in partnership with SimpliPhi Power, a California-based provider of energy storage systems. This is USTDA’s first minigrid activity in Cameroon.

Will US companies help Cameroon meet its energy needs?

The study will also include the design and monitoring of a minigrid pilot project. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Cameroon, Vernelle Trim FitzPatrick, said: “We are proud that American companies will be part of developing new solutions to meet Cameroon’s energy needs.

What is USTDA doing for rural energy access in Cameroon?

This feasibility study represents another important milestone for rural energy access in Cameroon.” USTDA now has a global portfolio of 20 minigrid activities that are deploying innovative Made-in-America solutions to address energy access and security in remote and underserved areas in emerging markets.

What does Power Africa do for Cameroon?

Power Africa Coordinator Mark Carrato added: “Over the past two years, Power Africa has worked closely with Cameroon’s Ministry of Water Resources and Energy and Cameroon’s energy regulatory agency, ARSEL, to streamline minigrid licensing procedures and increase private sector participation in the country’s blossoming minigrid sector.

Will Cameroon have a solar-powered minigrid?

Thursday, March 25, 2021 Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) announced it has funded a feasibility study to connect more than 100,000 households in rural Cameroon to solar-powered minigrids that will utilize innovative battery storage technology.