{"id":18102,"date":"2026-02-26T12:29:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T11:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/be-energy.net\/douala-ouverture-6-mois-centre-be-energ\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T12:54:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:54:24","slug":"douala-opening-6-months-be-energy-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/be-energy.net\/en\/douala-opening-6-months-be-energy-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Douala, Cameroon: a look back at the first six months of activity at the Be Energy center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/be-energy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BeEnergy-Cameroun_1-scaled.webp&#8221; title_text=&#8221;BeEnergy Cameroun_1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;28px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;11px&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-25px|75px||75px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><em><strong>The QTK (Quick Test Kiosk), a tool for rapid diagnosis of starter batteries. A key step in the reconditioning process.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px||-20px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An international strategy based on concrete solutions<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Inter|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Inter|700||||on|||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Since its opening, the Be Energy center in Douala has been part of a pragmatic approach to international development.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than replicating a standardized model, Be Energy supports existing local initiatives by providing technical expertise and a structured framework.<\/p>\n<p>The goal is to identify real issues and propose realistic solutions tailored to the Cameroonian context.<\/p>\n<p>The management of used batteries has quickly become a strategic issue: it represents an economic opportunity, a lever for decarbonization, and a tool for optimizing resources. 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Regenerating them extends their lifespan, reduces pressure on raw materials, and makes energy more accessible. This dual ecological and economic challenge is at the heart of the center&#8217;s activities.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2061\"><span>Un centre op\u00e9rationnel au service de l\u2019\u00e9conomie circulaire<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since <strong>October 2025<\/strong>, the <strong>Douala center<\/strong>, located in <strong>Vall\u00e9e Bessengue<\/strong>, has been fully operational. It has become a benchmark for lead-acid battery regeneration, with business growing steadily.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The facilities are designed to ensure a structured flow, from battery reception to reconditioning, and include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>a diagnostic and sorting area to assess regeneration potential ;<\/li>\n<li>a processing area equipped with specialized machinery ;<\/li>\n<li>a quality control and performance testing area ;<\/li>\n<li>offices and administrative spaces for commercial and logistical monitoring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/be-energy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BeEnergy-Cameroun_3-scaled.webp&#8221; title_text=&#8221;BeEnergy Cameroun_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;11px&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-25px|75px||75px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Stationary lead-acid batteries undergoing regeneration on the BRT MAXI GOLD<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2513\">Specialized machinery and a trained local team<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The center now has <strong>4 BRT MAXI GOLD regeneration machines and one BRT 10 (on-site intervention)<\/strong> capable of treating different types of lead-acid batteries: starter, traction, and stationary. This equipment can perform the various stages of the process, including advanced diagnostics, desulfation, and restoration of electrochemical performance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Each BRT MAXI GOLD machine can process one type of battery at a time :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong>Traction batteries:<\/strong> 1 battery at a time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Starter batteries:<\/strong> up to 36 simultaneously (12 for heavy-duty batteries)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stationary batteries:<\/strong> up to 18 simultaneously<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>These figures are indicative and may vary slightly depending on the specific characteristics of each battery.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to these capabilities, the <strong>Be Energy Cameroon center<\/strong> in Douala is able to respond effectively to local needs, processing an appropriate volume of batteries while adjusting to specific market demands. This flexible organization makes it possible to support both individuals and professionals, while contributing to the development of a structured local industry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The business also relies on a local team of <strong>8 employees<\/strong>, including expert technicians and qualified sales staff. Trained in regeneration methods, they handle production, customer relations, and the development of the partner network. 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