UK Sound Energy has partnered with clean energy firm Gaia Energy
to develop up to 270 megawatts (MW) of solar power across several
sites in Morocco, according to a statement on June 17. The project is seen as part of a
broader trend recognising that Morocco’s future energy cannot
remain dependent on fossil fuels alone.
A joint venture will be formed to capitalise on Morocco’s
untapped solar resources while reducing the country’s significant
dependence on imported fossil fuels. The joint venture will apply
for filing grid connection applications, secure regulatory
approvals, and negotiate power purchase agreements.
The agreement includes the construction of solar power plants
near medium voltage substations. Sites were chosen to remain close
to the customer base and maximise utilisation of Morocco’s
deregulated grid.
Gaia has operations in 15 countries. The company has already
begun conducting tests and studies to assess land availability,
solar radiation levels, and proximity to the grid.
Over 90% of Moroccan energy needs were met through oil, coal,
gas, and other fossil fuels, most of which were imported. Around
60% of the total installed power capacity still depends on these
resources, while solar makes up only about 7%. Morocco increased
electricity imports from Europe earlier this year, even as it
attempts to expand domestic production.
Morocco prepares to host major international events like the
2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Such events encouraged the government to modernise the power
network.
In parallel, Morocco is set to enter the liquefied natural gas
(LNG) market by the end of 2025, with Sound Energy nearing
completion of a gas liquefaction plant at the Tendrara field in
eastern Morocco. Once fully operational, the facility is expected
to reach a production capacity of up to 40mn cubic feet per
day. The Tendrara project ranks among Morocco’s largest onshore gas
fields, with an estimated 10.67bn cubic meters of natural gas.
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