It was with a mix of amusement and surprise that administrators, visitors, and fellow students strolled through the exhibition stands of 25 young innovators determined to solve Cameroon’s energy challenges while ensuring sustainable environmental protection. Their projects, brimming with creativity and potential, were the highlight of the Great Mind Summit held in Bamenda on Friday, 22 November 2024.
The summit, carrying the tagline “Empowering Youths in Renewable Energies, Driving Economic Growth and Social Progress,” showcased the promising role of renewable energy in addressing Cameroon’s chronic energy deficiencies.
Attendees were treated to an impressive array of innovative solutions at the exhibition stands, which featured technologies harnessing solar, wind, biogas, and hydro energy. The young exhibitors explained their projects with clarity and passion, capturing the attention of local and international stakeholders. Leaders and stakeholders listened intently as students detailed their project ideas, each designed to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change. From solar-powered irrigation systems to biogas innovations for cooking and lighting, the projects reflected a blend of ingenuity and practicality. The students’ work emphasised the potential of renewable energy to transform communities while providing sustainable livelihoods.