X-Links has expressed frustration over delays in receiving UK government backing for its Morocco-to-UK solar and wind power project, threatening to move the initiative to another country. The project aims to provide electricity for 9 million homes, reduce carbon emissions, and create thousands of jobs in Morocco, but prolonged bureaucracy is risking investor confidence.
Morocco is investing in solar energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, with the goal of generating 52% of its electricity from renewables by 2030. A new report Morocco’s cumulative solar PV capacity is expected to 2.97 GW by 2028.
Morocco’s Minister for Energy Transition, Leila Benali, discussed the country's green energy achievements and ambitious goals. She emphasized Morocco’s role as a green bridge between Africa, Europe, and the Atlantic Basin, and highlighted efforts in green hydrogen, energy efficiency, and tripling investments in renewable energy projects.
Morocco's 2023 energy report by ANRE highlights a 2.3% rise in electricity production to 42.38 TWh, with renewables contributing 21.7% due to advances in solar and wind energy. However, coal remains dominant at 64%, while hydropower declines amid water stress.
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