Morocco has launched an international tender for the construction and operation of four to six photovoltaic solar power plants with a combined capacity of at least 350 MW, as the North African country advances its renewable energy expansion plans. The facilities are expected to begin commercial operations in late 2028.
The tender, issued through the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), invites companies and consortia to submit bids covering engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), as well as the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the proposed solar installations. The projects will be developed under the Noor PV Multi-sites programme, an initiative aimed at expanding Morocco’s solar generation capacity while strengthening domestic participation in the renewable energy value chain. The programme is also intended to support local industrial integration, generate economic value and contribute to the country’s broader energy transition objectives.
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According to MASEN, the planned solar facilities will be distributed across five regions: Casablanca-Settat, Béni Mellal-Khénifra, Marrakech-Safi, Souss-Massa and Guelmim-Oued Noun. The multi-site approach is designed to harness the country’s solar resources across different locations while supporting the expansion of renewable electricity generation.
The tender represents another step in Morocco’s efforts to diversify its energy mix, reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and increase the contribution of clean energy to electricity production. The country has been investing in solar and wind power as part of a wider strategy to strengthen energy security and meet its long-term climate commitments.
Morocco aims to raise renewable energy sources to 52% of its total installed electricity generation capacity by 2030. Achieving this target will require continued investment in new generation facilities, alongside improvements to electricity transmission infrastructure and the integration of variable renewable power into the national grid.
The country has already established a utility-scale solar sector, with approximately 900 MW of solar capacity in operation. The new projects would add at least 350 MW to that base, further increasing the role of photovoltaic generation in Morocco’s electricity system. The Noor PV Multi-sites programme also provides opportunities for international developers, engineering companies and service providers seeking to participate in Morocco’s growing renewable energy market. Successful bidders will be responsible for delivering the facilities and maintaining their performance under the terms of the tender. With commercial operations targeted for late 2028, the projects are expected to contribute to Morocco’s renewable energy expansion over the coming years as the country works towards its 2030 capacity target.
