Two Strategic Renewable Energy Projects Strengthen Energy Transition in Morocco
The French company Qair has obtained the necessary permits to construct two strategic renewable energy projects in Morocco: a wind farm in Tetouan and a solar energy project in Tiznit, with a total capacity of 178 megawatts and an annual production reaching 505 gigawatt-hours.
This initiative is part of Morocco’s strategy to increase the share of renewable energy to 52 percent of the national electricity mix by 2030. The projects were approved by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, under Law 13.09, which allows private actors to invest in the clean energy sector.
The Tetouan project is expected to start operating in 2029 with an annual production capacity of 390 gigawatt-hours, while the Tiznit project will come online in late 2027 with an estimated capacity of 115 gigawatt-hours per year. The two projects are projected to avoid the emission of 334,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually.
Waha Zneibi, General Director of Qair Morocco, praised the clarity of Morocco’s regulatory framework and the ambitious vision the country adopts in the energy sector, emphasizing that this favorable environment provides genuine opportunities for independent producers to make long-term investments.
Zneibi affirmed that the company, after years of experience in self-consumption projects, is now entering a new phase of expansion to meet national industrial needs, thereby contributing to energy stability and enhancing the competitiveness of the Moroccan economy.
These projects are also a lever for local development, as they will create job opportunities for citizens and support national supply chains, contributing to the stability of electricity prices for the industrial sector.
In addition to Morocco, Qair continues to expand its continental presence through projects under development in Tunisia, Chad, and Burkina Faso, with a total capacity exceeding 2 gigawatts, strengthening its position as a key player in the energy transition in Africa.
