Marita Group and Sinoma Tech Holding have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop renewable energy projects under Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Financing (EPCF) models. The agreement, concluded privately, targets projects in Morocco and a number of African markets that have already been identified by both parties.
The Moroccan–Chinese partnership aligns with Marita Group’s broader international expansion strategy. The Rabat-based conglomerate operates across four continents and ten countries, with activities spanning sectors such as industry, real estate, cybersecurity, healthcare, and energy. In recent years, the group has increasingly prioritised green energy and electric mobility as core drivers of growth.
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Industrial ecosystem
For Sinoma Tech Holding, the collaboration strengthens its footprint in Africa. Established in 2018 in Hangzhou, the company focuses on integrated solar solutions, combining photovoltaic technologies with digital energy management systems powered by IoT and artificial intelligence. Its offerings range from grid-connected and off-grid solar installations to hybrid mini-grids with battery storage and smart energy platforms.
The agreement also builds on an existing industrial ecosystem linking Marita Group to Chinese energy players. The Moroccan firm already partners with Gotion High-Tech, a major producer of lithium batteries and electric mobility solutions. Together with Sinoma Tech Holding, this creates a complementary value chain spanning solar generation, energy storage, and smart energy management—an integrated model well-suited to emerging African markets.
Both companies have outlined strong ambitions on the continent. Marita Group has previously executed turnkey projects in countries including the Comoros, Guinea-Conakry, Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau, while Sinoma Tech Holding has established regional operations designed to deploy scalable solutions in areas with limited grid infrastructure.
Under the MOU, Marita Group is expected to leverage its regional presence and institutional networks, while Sinoma Tech will provide technical expertise and integrated systems. The EPCF model will also allow financing to be embedded into project structures, addressing one of the main barriers to energy development in many African markets.
The deal further reinforces Marita Group’s “Green Energy” division, which includes renewable power generation, electric mobility, lithium battery initiatives, and smart metering solutions. The company is also advancing projects in green hydrogen, electric vehicle leasing, and urban electric transport systems, alongside environmental initiatives such as waste-to-fuel conversion and sustainable agriculture. The partnership signals growing momentum behind cross-border collaborations aimed at expanding clean energy infrastructure across Africa.
