Morocco
Hassan II Mosque Launches Energy Efficiency Project to Cut Costs and Emissions
The energy efficiency project is now at the heart of the priorities of the Hassan II Mosque Foundation in Casablanca.
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Energy
Morocco
Tangier Residents Stage Blackout Protest Against Rising Electricity Prices
The city of Tangier was plunged into darkness late Saturday. A symbolic action to compel the pricing strategies of the supplier Amendis and to encourage it to reduce its costs, while the Consumer Protection Association is absent. Cafes, shops, buildings, houses took part in this initiative and some voices demanded the departure of the manager.
Morocco
Morocco and Ethiopia Launch Coalition for Clean Energy Access at UN Climate Summit
Creation of the Coalition for Sustainable Energy Access. The CEO of the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), Mustapha Bakkoury, made this announcement on Monday in New York, as part of the "Climate Action" Summit. Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, also addressed the audience through a message.
Morocco
Major Natural Gas Discovery in Morocco Could Have Strategic Importance
Chariot oil & Gas ltd has "potential for a significant and high-value project that could be of strategic importance". This is revealed by a report commissioned by the company on the Lixus license, in the Larache region.
Morocco
Spanish Power Equipment Giant Himoinsa Expands Operations in Morocco
Himoinsa, the Spanish giant specialized in electrical equipment, has just opened a branch in Morocco in order to meet the demand of the market. This subsidiary, which uses a Moroccan technical team, has a warehouse for the storage of generators, lighting masts and spare parts.
Morocco
Total Unveils 1,000th Solar-Powered Gas Station in Marrakech, Expanding Green Initiative
The Total Group has inaugurated its 1,000th service station equipped with solar panels in Marrakech . The oil giant aims to eventually put into service 5,000 stations running on solar energy.
Morocco
Spanish Energy Giant Endesa Abandons Renewable Projects in Morocco
While Morocco was initially considered a natural expansion for the Spanish leader, Endesa is rather backtracking. Indeed, it is renouncing its ambitions in the Kingdom.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils First Locally-Developed Electric Scooter for Urban Mobility
The first 100% electric scooter, LIPO, is launched in Morocco by Obamotors , the Moroccan specialist in urban mobility technologies. This Moroccan company, which co-developed this vehicle for the local market, is thus innovating for the mobility needs of businesses.
Morocco
Morocco Embraces Solar Power: 30,000 Farms Adopt Photovoltaic Pumping Systems
In Morocco, photovoltaic solar panels (PV) are installed, at a rate of 8.8%, on some 30,000 farms, according to data released by the Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency (AMEE).
Spain
Morocco Continues Electricity Exports to Spain Amid Political Pressure
Despite some internal lobbies in the Spanish Government, which are trying to seize the EU, the operations of selling electricity to the Spanish electricity grid, carried out by the National Office of Electricity (ONEE), continue.
Morocco
EDF-Led Consortium Wins Bid for Morocco's Groundbreaking Noor Midelt Solar Project
The results of the international call for tenders for the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of the Noor Midelt I project are known. This solar project was finally awarded to the consortium led by EDF Renewables (France) and composed of Masdar (United Arab Emirates) and Green of Africa (Morocco), announces the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN).
Morocco
Siemens Wind Turbine Plant in Tangier Boosts Record €23.6 Billion Order Book
Since 2017, the Siemens Gamesa group has had a factory in Tangier for the manufacture of wind turbine blades, "100% made in Morocco". The group now has a record order book of 23.6 billion euros in the first half of its fiscal year, according to a press release. This augurs well for the group, which, moreover, will have earned 67 million euros in profits, on a turnover of 4.65 billion euros for the same period.