Tag: renewables

Nexans Maroc to Set up 2.5 MW Photovoltaic Rooftop at its Mohammedia Plant

February 1, 2020

Nexans Maroc and ENGIE Services Maroc recently signed a 15-year contract for the design, construction, supply, upkeep and maintenance of a photovoltaic rooftop plant with ... Read More

Double the Share of Renewables in the ‘Decade of Action’ to Achieve Energy Transition Objectives – IRENA

January 13, 2020

The share of renewables in global power should more than double by 2030 to advance the global energy transformation, achieve sustainable development goals and a ... Read More

Tendrara gas wells to cover 30% of Morocco’s needs- Minister

December 17, 2019

The recently found gas in Tendrara in eastern Morocco would cover up to 30% of Morocco’s gas needs, said Energy Minister Abdelaziz Rebbah. Currently 13 ... Read More

CNN zooms on Id Mjahdi, Africa’s first solar-powered village

December 15, 2019

On Morocco’s Atlantic coast lies Id Mjahdi a small village near the coastal city of Essaouira that secures all its energy needs from solar-energy, the ... Read More

EBRD supports Egypt with €183m to help generate 1.3 GW of renewables

December 2, 2019

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will support the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) with $183 million to finance the modernization of the ... Read More

Morocco’s energy efficiency plan to create 150,000 jobs by 2030

October 22, 2019

Morocco plans to create 150,000 jobs in the next decade out of energy efficiency projects, the finance ministry said in an official document. The strategy ... Read More

Climate change: Nigeria gets €150 million from the EU

October 2, 2019

The European Union has allocated Nigeria €150 million to help the West African nation meet the challenges of climate change. According to Ketil Karlsen, the ... Read More

Morocco Reaps Benefits of King’s Energy Farsightedness

July 16, 2019

Morocco, which imports most of its needs of energy, is steadily reducing its dependence on imports thanks to efforts spearheaded by King Mohammed VI to ... Read More

Morocco firmly engaged on path of energy efficiency

April 8, 2019

Morocco a major oil and gas importer in the MENA region has tapped into its renewable energy potential combined with the adoption of a program ... Read More

BBOXX secures $6 mln to bring solar power to more households in Africa

March 7, 2019

British-based solar energy provider BBOXX has completed a significant funding round of approximately $6m, which will accelerate the company’s vision of improving access to energy ... Read More