Large solar container plant in Casablanca Morocco

What is the largest solar power generation facility in Morocco?

Once completed, the Ouarzazate solar power generation facility will be the largest in the world as only two exist. The construction project will provide 18% of Morocco’s annual electricity generation and is part of the country’s plan to install 2,000 solar capacity by 2020.

What was Morocco's first solar energy project?

The Noor solar energy plant was the country’s first renewable energy project. Four more solar plants were expected to follow, providing a total of 2 GW of power by 2020 to cover the country’s energy demands, which were met by imports to the tune of up to 95%. Morocco’s solar-power policy was also to help minimize global warming.

Will Morocco have a solar power plant?

According to the World Bank, when complete the concentrated solar power plant in Morocco will supply electricity to 1.1 million Moroccans by 2018. The country which is famous for its meandering medinas and the scenic Atlas Mountains will now be known as the largest solar power plant.

How big is Morocco's Noor-Ouarzazate solar project?

“The final capacity of the Noor-Ouarzazate solar complex is expected to reach 2GW or 14% of Morocco’s total capacity, and the project is expected to achieve full capacity by 2020,” Climate Action stated. April 2017 Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has launched the building of the 70 MW Noor Ouarzazate IV PV plant.