Morocco leads the fight

While the northern countries of the Mediterranean shore are considered the most polluting, on the southern shore we find countries putting forward solutions to ameliorate the worst effects of climate change. Surpassed only by Sweden, Morocco leads the fight against atmospheric change as a continental leader and with an advanced position worldwide.

The demand for energy in Morocco is growing annually at a rate of around 5% and is expected to continue on the same path in the coming years. In order to meet the growing demand for electricity, Morocco created a state plan for the period 2018-2021 to generate a renewable energy capacity of 6,811 MW, of which 1,356 MW will come from wind, 522 MW from hydroelectricity and 3,425 MW from solar. 

A few years ago, it seemed like an alien landing site, but gradually in southern Morocco “Ouarazazat,” the Noor solar power station, has risen towards completion. The power station is considered the largest multi-technological complex in the world. The megaproject, assisted by companies and agencies in various countries around the world, is a true monument of the real will to combat climate change. At 510 MW, Noor is the largest concentrated solar power plant on the African continent.

With an additional 72 MW photovoltaic system, the entire project is expected to produce 582 MW. This plant already provides solar energy to some two million Moroccans and constitutes a source of employment for more than ten thousand people. And Noor is just one among a number of initiatives; Morocco hopes to use 52% renewable energy in the entire country in ten years. Spanish participation has been counted on for this project. More than 40 Spanish companies collaborated, among which Acciona SENER Ingeniería y Sistemas stands out. In collaboration with other companies, they executed the engineering, supply and construction elements of the project.

In the coming months, work begins on a new project. “Boujdour” is the second of five wind farms commissioned under the 850 MW Integrated Wind Energy Project with a budget of one billion euros; the wind projects are located in the city of Midelt (180 MW), Jbel Lahdid in Essaouira (200 MW), Tiskrad in Tarfaya (100 MW) and Tangier II (70 MW).

For Morocco, Spain is considered as a supplier of the best technology available in the solar and wind energy field. The extensive experience in renewable energies held by Spanish companies, together with the great potential existing in Morocco, make this sector a great attraction for Spanish companies.

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