What is Morocco's largest solar energy project?

Morocco has launched one of the world’s largest solar energy projects costing an estimated $9 billion. The aim of the project was to create 2,000 megawatts of solar generation capacity by 2020. The Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN), a public-private venture, was established to lead the project.

What is the potential of solar energy in Morocco?

The potential of solar energy in Morocco, based on surface area, is huge according to studies due to the intensity of solar radiation and the availability of large spaces.

Is Morocco a good place for solar power?

Morocco's previously useless slice of the Sahara is proving a blessing for solar power. Solar thermal technology only works in hot sunny countries. The price is falling, and its growing capacity to store energy is arousing interest.

How much solar power does Morocco have in 2022?

The commissionings of 2022 amounted to 276 MW and those of 2021 to 197 MW. Solar power in Morocco is enabled by the country having one of the highest rates of solar insolation among other countries— about 3,000 hours per year of sunshine but up to 3,600 hours in the desert.

How much energy does Morocco produce from renewables?

Production of energy from renewables lagged behind a little, at closer to 20% of the country's total in 2019. But the country has come a long way. Morocco has since pledged to increase the renewables in its electricity mix to 52% by 2030, made up of 20% solar, 20% wind and 12% hydro.

How does Morocco's energy consumption compare to other developed countries?

While Morocco's emissions are small compared with many more developed nations, burning fossil fuels for energy and cement production are still a big source of emissions in the country. Morocco still imports most of its energy to meet its rising energy consumption, which increased at an average annual rate of 6.5% between 2002 and 2015.