Electrical energy needs in the city of Kribi in a context of urban change

Keywords: urban change, resource, potential, energy, renewable energy
Abstract Type: Paper Abstract

Abstract

In recent years, Cameroon has undertaken major industrial-port developments on its coastline at Kribi. These developments unfortunately generate certain constraints, particularly energy. The Kribi coastline is today at the center of many issues characterized by the establishment of multiple and varied industrial companies. However, these dynamics accentuate the need for energy consumption and question the city's ability to absorb them. This study aims to assess the energy needs of the ever-changing city of Kribi. The approach is quantitative geography, which first analyzes existing statistical data based on different reports with electricity structures, before seeking to correlate energy supply with the growth of Kribi's population. In the first part we look at how high the current electricity supply fails to cover the ever-increasing demand. Then in the second place, we propose simulations on what could happen if nothing is done, given the economic trend of this part of Cameroon. The expected results should show that economic recovery could be slowed down in the city of Kribi because of the insufficient supply of electricity. Hence the need to multiply the sources of electricity production for an efficient supply of electricity.