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Annex 1 Feasibility study for installation and demonstration of biomass gasifier based power generation systems 75kWin Cameroon Supported by / Prepared for United Nations Industrial Development Organisation EKOM-NKAM © The Energy and Resources Institute 2013 Suggested format for citation T E R I. 2013 Feasibility study for installation and demonstration of biomass gasifier based power generation systems in Cameroon New Delhi: The Energy and Resources Institute. [Project Report No. 2012RT13] For more information Project Monitoring Cell T E R I Tel. 2468 2100 or 2468 2111 Darbari Seth Block E-mail [email protected] IH C Complex, Lodhi Road Fax 2468 2144 or 2468 2145 New Delhi – 110 003 Web www.ter i in .org India India +91 • Delhi (0)11 ii Table of Contents 1. ABOUT THE PROJECT ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 2. METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................................................. 2 3. BIOMASS RESOURCE IN CAMEROON .................................................................................................. 4 3.1 Forestry Biomass ............................................................................................................... 4 3.2 Forest Management in Cameroon .................................................................................. 4 3.2.1 Permanent Forests (PF) ....................................................................................... 4 3.2.2 Non-Permanent Forests (NPF) ..................................................................... 5 3.2.3 Production Forests ....................................................................................... 5 3.2.4 Council Forests ............................................................................................ 6 3.2.5 Community Forests ..................................................................................... 6 3.2.6 Sales of Standing Volume (SSV) ................................................................................... 6 3.2.7 Petits Titres ...................................................................................................... 6 3.2.8 Protected Areas ........................................................................................... 6 3.3 Timber Industry in Cameroon ........................................................................................ 7 3.4 Production of Timber and Timber Products in Cameroon ......................................... 7 3.5 Agricultural Biomass in Cameroon ................................................................................ 8 4. FEASIBILITY STUDY .................................................................................................................... 10 Feasibility study of biomass gasifier for electricity generation in Bare-Bakem district .......................................................................................................................................... 10 4.2.1 General information about Kekem district council .................................... ..10 4.2.2 Meeting with Bare Bakem Council Mayor ................................................. .11 4.2.3 Biomass site 1 Ekom-Nkam Village Survey ................................................ 11 4.2.4 Size of the Unit and operational details ................................................... ...12 4.2.5 A 75 kWe Biomass gasifier based power generation systems .................. ....12 4.2.6 Cost of establishing a 75 kWe biomass gasifier based decentralised distributed generation plant ........................................................................................ 14 4.2.7 Economics of A 75 kWe biomass power plant ......................................... .. 14 5. CONCLUSION ..................................................................................................................................... 15 iii List of Tables Table 1: Identified SHP sites ...................................................................................................... 2 Table 2: The list of 10 biggest logging Enterprises of Cameroon ........................................... 7 Table 3: Estimated plant size based on load requirement .................................................. 12 Table 4: A detailed list of equipment’s and its function ...................................................... .. 13 Table 5: Economics of biomass power plant: 100 kWe ........................................................................................ ... 21 List of Figures Figure 1: Forest units in Cameroon .............................................................................. 4 Figure 2: Permanent and Non - Permanent forest distribution in Cameroon ................... 5 Figure 3: Concession timber harvest and processing capacities ........................................ 8 Figure 4 provides the trend of agricultural output in Cameroon ..................................... 9 Figure 5: Schematic of a 75kWe biomass gasifier system for electrification ...................... 13 Figure 6: Civil layout diagram of biomass gasifier based power plant: 75 kWe ............. 14 iv 1. About the project UNIDO is promoting the industrial and rural sector development in African countries through various renewable energy based rural electrifications as well as productive applications development. Under this initiative UNIDO identified few sites in Cameroon for the electrification through Small Hydro Power (SHP) plants as well as biomass power plants. Taking the initiative forward, UNIDO submitted the PIF (Project Identification Form) for this project titled “Promoting Integrated Biomass and Small Hydro Solutions for Productive Uses in Cameroon (GEF project id 4785) and received the GEF approval for developing a full sized project under the GEF Climate Change Focal Area Strategic Objective CCM-3, namely: "Promote investment in renewable energy technologies". UNIDO thereafter awarded a work to TERI for the preparatory project activities of a) preparation of feasibility study for biomass based power projects and b) preparation of project documents and Full project reports for GEF CEO Endorsement. This document is the feasibility study report for the installation of demonstration biomass power plants for village electrification in the identified areas of Cameroon, based on the detailed study of biomass resources. Broadly the activities undertaken under this component are in-depth desk-evaluation of the primary and secondary data followed by field trips and on -site investigations. Based on this a feasibility report for the establishment of a biomass gasifier based decentralised distributed generation plant to electrify a un-electrified village which comprise of following details. Estimation of the plant capacity based on the current consumption pattern at the household level, also accounting for an increase in load with an annual increase of 8% and electricity required for productive loads in the village. Address issues related to the sustainability of projects, by identification of non- domestic / producing work that would help in the overall development of these villages. 1 2. M ethodology As a preliminary exercise, UNIDO identified 4 potential SHP sites where the projects can be implemented and along with the same the possibility of biomass power plant integration was also looking out. All the project sites fall in the Littoral region of the country. The four selected sites are summarised as follows in Table1. Table 1: Identified SHP sites SHP Site name River District Estimated Nearest Remarks site name Council power village no. capacity 1 NKAM Nkam Kekem 3-4 MW Bonefam The NKAM river is and the boundary Melong between Kekem and Melong councils. 2 Small Nkam Bare- Approx. Ekom- This small Ekom- Ekom- Bakem 70 kW Nkam Nkam fall is near Nkam the large Ekon- Nkam fall which is a tourist place. 3 Mpoh Bare- 1 MW Ndom- The site is in the Bakem Bakem deep forest area and difficult to approach at present 4 Manjo Essoue Manjo Approx. Manjo The site is very near 700 kW to Manjo town and is also easily approachable A feasibility study for identification of potential sites to install and demonstrate biomass gasifier based power generation systems, was carried out in the nearby villages of these SHP sites. To carry out the feasibility study for biomass power project, project team assessed the overall biomass resource availability in the country and specific to the sites being covered under the project. The information about the site specific biomass resources was gathered through secondary survey as well as during the field visit and interaction with various stakeholders. During the field visits the project team has engaged in dialogue with the various stakeholders informing them about the project. The approach adopted is participatory in nature engaging the local communities to participate in the dialogue to express their needs. The engagement with stakeholders at various levels, they are 1. At the national level with the representatives of various ministries 2. At the local level with the councillors and other implementing agencies 2 3. At the Village level interaction with the rural village dwellers and rural communities 1. At the national level with the representatives of various ministries The objective of this interaction is to inform the stakeholders about the project and to invite their