energy_climate    Technical Support in Micro Hydropower Planning,

               construction, operation and maintenance

Since more than ten years ago, “Action pour un Development Equitable, Intégré et Durable” (ADEID) initiated a renewable energy program through which 12 micro hydropower plants (MHP) were constructed. ADEID has been visited with a special focus on supporting of the finalisation of the ongoing construction of MHPs.

Country:

Cameroon

Project Period:

2013

Services Provided:

Backstopping & Technical Advice

  • Technical expertise in planning, construction, operation and maintenance of micro hydropower plants in isolated operation

Name of Staff involved and functions performed:

Martin Bölli, Micro Hydropower Expert

Name of Client:

ADEID / Misereor

Description of the Project:

Cost-efficient and technically safe and reliable electrification of rural villages in Cameroon implemented by ADEID

Activities: Visit of four MHPs, one in rehabilitation, three in construction. Capacity building of the ADEID team in the design of isolated MHP

Results: Punctual improvement of the ongoing construction activities, capacity building of the ADEID team, synergies with partners identified.