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Interviews & Viewpoints | Nasim Khan, Vice-President for Africa, First Solar: Interview from The Report: Morocco 2015
Articles & Analysis | Morocco develops wind and solar power for clean energy from The Report: Morocco 2015
On a map of the world showing so-called insolation, or the amount of “solar irradiance” hitting the surface per sq metre, there are three notable patches of dark red. One lies in western Australia; another in the southwest US; and the third stretches from Algeria across North Africa all the way to Saudi Arabia. It is these areas that have the...
Articles & Analysis | Installed capacity rising to meet Morocco's growing energy demand from The Report: Morocco 2015
With the implementation of renewable energy plans in full swing and considerable investment going into traditional forms of production, Morocco is making serious changes to its energy mix that could provide a window of opportunity. The need for such moves is clear: excessively dependent on energy imports to support growing consumption, the...
Articles & Analysis | Morocco sets regulations for energy efficiency from The Report: Morocco 2015
Alongside plans to diversify sources, Morocco’s energy strategy has also put a strong emphasis on improving efficient usage. A big step in this regard was the creation of the National Agency for the Development of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (Agence Nationale pour le Développement des Energies Renouvelables et de l’Efficacité...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Stephen Jenkins, Chairman, Circle Oil: Interview from The Report: Morocco 2015
Chapter | Energy & Environment from The Report: Morocco 2015
As the only country in North Africa without commercially relevant oil or gas reserves, Morocco relies heavily on foreign energy imports to meet domestic demand. To counter this dependence, the government has embarked on a range of reforms to boost renewable energy sources. These efforts are concentrated around solar, wind and hydroelectricity, which together are expected to comprise 42% of the...