The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) has launched a tender to construct the Nassim Nord wind farm complex, which is a 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.
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.
Morocco, alongside South Africa, has risen as a leading force in wind energy production in Africa. According to the Global Wind Energy Council, the country had operational and under-construction wind energy projects totaling 9 GW by the end of 2020, with additional projects slated for commissioning in 2023. A notable example is the expansion of the Koudia Al Baida wind farm, increasing its capacity from 54 MW to 200 MW, highlighting Morocco’s ongoing expansion in wind energy capacity.
