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French renewables firm Qair has secured approvals for two renewable energy projects in Morocco with a combined capacity of 178 MW, according to a press release on Tuesday. The plants — a wind farm in Tetouan and a solar facility in Tiznit — should help offset some 334k tons of CO2 annually, the statement said. The Tetouan wind farm is scheduled to come online in 2029 and will generate 390 GWh annually, while the Tiznit solar facility is slated for commissioning in late 2027 with an expected output of 115 GWh annually.
Not Qair’s first moves in North Africa: Qair signed power purchase agreements for two solar plants in Tunisia last month — one with a capacity of 100 MW in El Ksour (Gafsa) and the other with 200 MW in Khebnah (Sidi Bouzid).
…nor in Africa: Qair is preparing to commence construction of a 100 MWp solar photovoltaic project with 256 MWh of energy storage in Mauritius, according to the press release. Over in Chad, it is developing two 15 MWp solar farms in Gassi and Lamadji, complemented by an 8 MWh battery energy storage system.
ALSO- Green energy player CME Africa reached financial close on a MAD 4.8 bn (c. USD 518 mn) 380 MW wind project in Morocco’s Bir Anzerane, Detafour reported earlier this month citing a LinkedIn post by CME general manager Hassan Nadir. Some MAD 3.8 bn will be financed by local banks. The company — which is wholly owned by France’s Vinci Concessions — signed a financing agreement with Attijariwafa Bank, Bank of Africa, and Banque Populaire last January. Construction commenced on the project last September and launch is expected toward the end of 2026.
OTHER RENEWABLES UPDATES FROM THE REGION-
#1- Qatar inaugurated itsQAR 2.3 bn Ras Laffan and Mesaieed solar power plants, QatarNewsAgency reported on Monday. The combined generation capacity of the plants stands at 875 MW — 417 MW at the Mesaieed plant and 458 MW at the Ras Laffan facility. The projects — expected to cut 28 mn tons of direct CO2 emissions over their lifecycle — will partially power QatarEnergy’s industrial operations in Mesaieed and Ras Laffan. Qatar is looking to reach 4 GW of renewable power capacity by 2030.
#2- Jordan’s Energy Ministry is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for a 200 MW solar photovoltaic project, Petra News Agency reported on Wednesday. The project will be developed under a build-own-operate model and its output will power the national grid. Applicants can find the request for the EOI on the Energy Ministry’s website starting 15 May. No further details have been disclosed.
