Authors :
Aba Nkasse Alain; Migoue Ymbe Parfait Audry
Volume/Issue :
Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 7 - July
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/4a8bpn3z
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/bdyw7s88
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jul1359
Note : A published paper may take 4-5 working days from the publication date to appear in PlumX Metrics, Semantic Scholar, and ResearchGate.
Note : Google Scholar may take 30 to 40 days to display the article.
Abstract :
As Yaoundé grapples with the dual crises of growing waste production and increasing energy demands, Waste-
to-Energy (WtE) presents a viable solution. This article explores the design of a WtE plant in Yaoundé, integrating both
architectural innovation and environmental sustainability. The study analyzes the current waste management and energy
landscape in Cameroon, revealing the potential for energy valorization through waste incineration. The proposed plant
features four incineration lines, capable of producing up to 419,000 MWh of electricity annually. Beyond its functional
role, the plant’s design incorporates community engagement features such as climbing walls and educational pathways,
transforming the industrial complex into a public asset. This article examines how WtE plants can be designed to mitigate
environmental impact, contribute to urban development, and promote community well-being.
Keywords :
Municipal Solid Waste; Waste-to-Energy; Public Engagement; Yaoundé.
References :
- Kaza S., Yao L., Bhada-Tata P., Woerden V. F. (2018). What a Waste 2.0: A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050. 295 p.
- Kaoga K. D., Kodji D., Bogno B. (2021). Status of renewable energy in Cameroon. EDP Sciences, 11 p.
- Neuwahl F., Gianluca C., Benavides J. G., Holbrook S., Roudier S. (2019). Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document For Waste Incineration. 764 p.
- Archdaily. (2014). Incineration line in Roskilde. https://www.archdaily.com/544175/incineration-line-in-roskilde-erick-van-egeraat
- Archdaily. (2019). CopenHill Energy Plant and Urban Recreation Center / BIG. https://www.archdaily.com/925970/copenhill-energy-plant-and-urban-recreation-center-big
- Archello. (2020). Shenzhen East waste-to-energy plant. https://archello.com/project/shenzhen-east-waste-to-energy-plant
As Yaoundé grapples with the dual crises of growing waste production and increasing energy demands, Waste-
to-Energy (WtE) presents a viable solution. This article explores the design of a WtE plant in Yaoundé, integrating both
architectural innovation and environmental sustainability. The study analyzes the current waste management and energy
landscape in Cameroon, revealing the potential for energy valorization through waste incineration. The proposed plant
features four incineration lines, capable of producing up to 419,000 MWh of electricity annually. Beyond its functional
role, the plant’s design incorporates community engagement features such as climbing walls and educational pathways,
transforming the industrial complex into a public asset. This article examines how WtE plants can be designed to mitigate
environmental impact, contribute to urban development, and promote community well-being.
Keywords :
Municipal Solid Waste; Waste-to-Energy; Public Engagement; Yaoundé.
