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An evaluation of the Northern Interconnected Grid of Cameroon examines power flow dynamics under varied operating conditions. Using the Newton-Raphson method implemented in MATLAB, power flow equations were modelled and solved to test the network responsiveness across simulated outage events. The results demonstrate that managing reactive power is essential for system stability, whilst pointing to an urgent need to reinforce and consolidate the physical grid infrastructure in northern Cameroon. To bolster resilience and maintain steady power distribution, the analysis recommends the targeted integration of renewable energy sources combined with the expansion of interconnections to other transmission grids. These combined interventions address current and future transmission pressures to support dependable national electricity access.
Electrical grid instability directly disrupts daily public life and regional economic activity. Identifying structural vulnerabilities during power outages clarifies exactly where infrastructure upgrades are required. Highlighting the necessity of reactive power management, regional interconnections, and renewable generation provides power authorities with clear technical directions to achieve a more reliable and resilient electricity supply.
The findings provide planning models applicable to electrical utilities and transmission system operators evaluating grid reinforcement strategies. Because the work is based on MATLAB computational simulations and scenario modelling rather than field testing, it represents early-stage decision-support research. Commercial deployment depends on utilities adopting these technical insights to commission physical grid reinforcements, new interconnection lines, and renewable energy assets.
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This paper presents an analysis of the power flow within the Northern Interconnected Grid of Cameroon. The Newton-Raphson method has been performed, known for its accuracy, under MATLAB software, to model and solve complex power flow equations. This study simulates a series of outage scenarios to evaluate the responsive-ness of the grid. The results obtained underline the crucial importance of reactive power management and highlight the urgent need to consolidate the grid infrastructure of North Cameroon. To increase grid resilience and stability, the paper recommends the strategic integration of renewables and the development of interconnections with other power grids. These measures are presented as viable solutions to meet cur-rent and future energy distribution challenges, ensuring a reliable and sustainable power supply for Cameroon.
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DOI: 10.20944/preprints202408.0718.v1
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