The call for projects relating to the Noor PV II Photovoltaic Solar Program allocated 333 MW of solar capacity out of the planned 400 MW. Led by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) and the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development (MTEDD), the program awarded 13 lots spread over seven sites.
The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) and the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development (MTEDD) have announced the winners of the call for projects relating to the Noor PV II Photovoltaic Solar Program.
13 lots (out of the 14 in the Program) spread over 7 sites for a total capacity of 333 MW were awarded in this first phase, which provided for the allocation of up to 400 MW:
Four bidders are thus granted the development of large-scale solar power plants, intended to be connected to the network: the electricity producer TAQA Maroc (96 MW), a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi investment holding company TAQA, the group French company Voltalia, via its Moroccan subsidiary (117 MW, with the start of construction planned for 2023), the Emirati company Amea Power (72 MW) and the Moroccan renewable energy subsidiary of the Italian Enel, Enel Green Power Morocco (48 MW).
The program aims to strengthen the electrical capacities of the areas concerned. According to Masen, the selected sites are qualified for the development of photovoltaic projects, particularly in terms of connection to the national electricity grid, accessibility, topography and socio-economic impact of the project on the territory of implantation.
Revenues from photovoltaic installations will be guaranteed by long-term electricity sales contracts, to be concluded with private customers connected to the public electricity network.
By MARIE BEYER for: Pv Magazine
