Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) has initiated a tender for the construction of the Nassim Nord wind farm complex project as a significant step towards renewable energy expansion in the country.
This initiative aligns with Morocco’s overarching strategy to substantially increase its renewable energy capacity, targeting renewables to constitute at least 52% of its electricity mix by the end of the decade. Notably, Morocco’s flagship project, Noor Midelt, is a pivotal part of this strategy, integrating both solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies in progressive phases.
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Nassim project
The Nassim Nord wind farm complex project comprises two main components: the 150-MW Koudia Al Baida wind farm in the northern provinces of Fahs Anjra and M’diq-Fnideq, and the colossal 250-MW Nassim Dar Chaoui wind farm situated in Tangier and Tetouan provinces.
By inviting bids from companies for the construction and operation of this complex until June 24, Masen aims to promote private sector involvement in renewable energy deployment, leveraging project financing with commercial banks, both Moroccan and international.
In the realm of wind energy, Morocco has emerged as a leader alongside South Africa in green energy production on the continent. The country’s operational and under-construction wind energy projects, as reported by the Global Wind Energy Council, stood at an impressive 9 GW by the end of 2020, with more projects scheduled for commissioning in 2023. Noteworthy expansions include the Koudia Al Baida wind farm, set to scale up from 54 MW to 200 MW, underscoring Morocco’s continuous growth in wind energy capacity.
