Morocco is resolutely committed to revitalizing its production of renewable energies. With this in mind, the Kingdom aims to add 3,000 megawatts of solar energy and 1,500 megawatts of wind energy, thus marking a strategic step towards achieving the 52% share of renewable energies in the electricity mix by 2030.
This was stated by Fatima Hamdouch, Director of the Strategy and Steering Unit of the Moroccan Agency for the Development of New Energies (MASEN) during a round table organized this Friday around the theme “Investing in the energy future Green Africa” on the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum (AIF).
Currently, Morocco already produces more than 5,000 megawatts of renewable energy and plans to reach more than 52% green energy in its energy mix by 2030, she explained. This ambitious plan is part of a global context where the energy transition constitutes a crucial issue in the fight against climate change and promoting sustainable development.
During his intervention, Hamdouch stressed that the country is on the right track, with 44% of its installed capacity coming from green electricity. The Kingdom is working to give a further boost to its renewable energy production, aiming to generate an additional 3,000 megawatts of solar power and 1,500 megawatts of wind power. However, she insisted on the need to accelerate ongoing projects, detailing a clear roadmap for initiatives at different stages of development, whether projects in the financing or construction phase.
-Hamdouch also discussed recent advances made in the field of sustainable energy, focusing on the Noor Ouarzazate solar complex, which alone produces 580 megawatts. In addition, she highlighted the importance of the “Koudia Al Baida” wind farm, among the first wind projects in Africa, having produced 50 megawatts since its launch in 2000. Furthermore, she indicated that, Faced with the evolution of technologies, it is imperative to reassess and rehabilitate these infrastructures to ensure their sustainability and efficiency.
It should be noted that the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development highlighted the main ongoing projects, including the photovoltaic solar program with a total capacity of 400 megawatts, as well as the first phase of the “Noor Midelt” power plant. ”, which should generate around 800 megawatts. Regarding wind energy, flagship projects include the “Aftissat 1” wind farm with a capacity of 200 megawatts, the “Foum el Oued” park with a capacity of 50.6 megawatts, and the “Afrekat” wind farm. » which contributes 80 megawatts.
