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Impacts of Solar Energy Rural Electrification in Bayomen-Cameroon Awah Paschal
Journal of Multidisciplinary Science Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): February
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Institut Studi Islam Sunan Doe

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58330/prevenire.v2i1.154

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The impacts of solar energy in Bayomen-Cameroon are enormous, the implementation of a concentrated solar photovoltaic system as a source of power in the Bayomen village, centre region of Cameroon has rapidly transformed the area. In our methodology, we used qualitative data collection and analysis. Techniques like; in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, photographs and direct observations were explored with the inhabitants of the Bayomen village to understand the effects brought about by solar energy in Bayomen. The results show improvements and significant impact on education, infrastructure, trade and commerce, entertainment, health; as a result of supply of power from solar photovoltaic power plants. The system also shows more advantages on consideration of its environmental effects. A great potential for dissemination of solar technology in non-electrified rural areas exists, however, a clear and pragmatic government policy supporting solar power utilization is needed for a sustainable development of solar technology. Consequently the introduction of solar energy in the village has made people to gain the status of a business centre in the Kon-Yambettar Subdivision. Another area of study could be done on the resistances encountered by the rural electrification solar energy project in Bayomen-Cameroon.
Dynamics in Architecture in the city of Bamenda Awah Paschal
Journal of Multidisciplinary Science Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): August
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Institut Studi Islam Sunan Doe

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58330/prevenire.v1i1.447

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The German penetration into the hinterlands of Cameroon brought about urban dynamics in architecture in the city of Bamenda. This study seeks to explain the mutations that have taken place in the city of Bamenda from the colonial era which is 1884 to date. Our methodology used a qualitative approach to data collection and analysis. Techniques like; in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and photographs were explored. Our findings reveal that the inhabitants of Bamenda are copying and embracing Western models as time passes. The advent of modernity is pushing everyone to put up a self-content structure where he/she can live comfortably. Also, the old buildings are being demolished to erect new and befitting ones. The development of infrastructural projects has caused a rural exodus and there is limited land for construction, as a result of this, the inhabitants are forced to build story buildings to meet up with their construction demands hence leading to urban dynamics in architecture in the city of Bamenda. We also noticed that the culture of the Bamenda man is fast depreciating due to the introduction of modernity. The changes in architecture in the city of Bamenda have greatly improved the living conditions of the inhabitants.