History in the country
IED’s engagement in Cameroon began in 2003 with the study of a rural electrification project involving small hydroelectric power plants. Officially established in 2008, IED Consult was followed by the creation of IED Invest Cameroon in 2013 for the development of the Mbakaou Carrière Hydroelectric Power Plant. Beyond study activities, IED Cameroon excels in project management and monitoring of distribution network works. Since 2023, the focus has expanded to 225 kV transmission networks and regional peri-urban electrification programs in CEMAC countries.
In 2022, IED commissioned the Mbakaou small hydropower plant (1.5 MW), which we developed, financed, built, and now operate, providing 24-hour service and replacing costly and polluting diesel generators.
Team
IED Cameroon employs approximately 25 permanent staff across two locations. In Yaoundé, our administrative, financial teams, and design and site supervision engineers are based, bringing expertise in electrical and civil engineering to projects throughout Cameroon, the sub-region (Chad, Gabon, CAR, etc.), and even West Africa. In Mbakaou (Adamawa Region), our team focuses on the operation, upkeep, and maintenance of our small hydroelectric power plant.
Projects
Upgrading and Development of the Electricity Transmission Network: Conducting detailed studies and developing tender proposals for the 225 kV interconnection between Ntui and Ngaoundé, covering 550 km and four substations. This includes project management for supervision and control of the works. (SONATREL, 2019 – 2027)
Update of the Cameroon Rural Electrification Master Plan (PDER): Utilizing GEOSIM software for the comprehensive update of the Master Plan. (MINEE, 2015)
Mbakaou Small Hydroelectric Power Plant: Complete lifecycle management, including detailed studies, financing, construction, operation, and sale of electricity. This project involved development from 2009 to 2019, construction from 2019 to 2022, and ongoing operation from 2022 to 2042.
Photovoltaic Hybridization of Diesel Power Plants: Conducted preliminary design studies and developed tender documents for the photovoltaic hybridization of four diesel power plants. (ENEO, 2021).