Norwegian company wins $2Mln deal to power 4 poultry plants in Morocco with solar energy

Norwegian company “Empower New Energy” has won a $2 million contract to equip four poultry plants of Zalar Holding with solar photovoltaic panels for the production of electricity.

The project is developed in partnership with the experienced Moroccan renewable energy company – JET Energy. It is expected to generate 3800 MWh per year. This will enable the Moroccan group to cut annually about 3000 tons of CO2 emissions.

Commenting the deal, Empower CEO Terje Osmundsen said: “We are honored to team up with Zalar and JET Energy in demonstrating how solar energy investments for industries can play a key role in Morocco’s green energy transition”.

Norway’s ambassador to Morocco Sjur Larsen congratulated “Empower New Energy” for building partnerships with Moroccan industrials such as “Zalar Holding”, saying this project opens up future opportunities and growth in line with Morocco’s Energy Transition plan.

CEO of Zalar Holding Siham Benhamane said Zalar is committed to the environment protection, affirming that this project offers the possibility to achieve a measurable impact in affordable, reliable and clean energy.

CEO of Jet Energy Ismail Tadlaoui said: “In this period of uncertainty, solar photovoltaic is the best solution for energy-users who wish to secure a competitive cost of electricity over the long term while improving their carbon footprint”.