How has Morocco’s renewable energy programme proved a success so far?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Bertrand Piccard, Founder and President, Solar Impulse Foundation; and UN Ambassador: Interview from The Report: Morocco 2019
Articles & Analysis | Natural gas and renewable energy take centre stage in Morocco from The Report: Morocco 2019
Lacking the hydrocarbons reserves of some of its neighbours, Morocco has had to rely on imports of fossil fuels to develop its economy. This has left the country exposed to fluctuations in global energy prices and has impacted the kingdom’s budgetary position. However, a handful of measures to reduce dependence on energy imports are finally...
Articles & Analysis | Renewable energy rises in Morocco as costs decline from The Report: Morocco 2019
Although the world remains largely dependent upon fossil fuels for power generation, a gradual transition towards renewable sources has been taking place since the 1990s, underpinned by multilateral deals such as the Kyoto Protocol, the Doha Amendment and, more recently, the Paris Agreement. Investment and development in renewable technologies...
Lacking the hydrocarbons reserves of...
A number of key developments in the country are expected to support economic growth in the coming years. A rapidly improving business environment and infrastructural base, the gradual liberalisation of the local currency and increased investment into export-oriented industries are all set to raise living standards and drive the emergence of a large national middle class.
Articles & Analysis | Solar power grows in Ghana with state support and foreign investment from The Report: Ghana 2019
Ghana’s bid to increase the nation’s solar capacity is taking place across a number of fronts. Most of this capacity is derived from the 20-MW photovoltaic (PV) plant operated by independent producer BXC Ghana. The government has expressed its determination to end reliance on kerosene lanterns in rural regions – which are known to be...