Rabat, Morocco – March 7, 2026 – Morocco is moving forward with a significant expansion of its renewable energy capacity with the launch of the Noor Atlas solar program. The Office National de l’Électricité et de l’Eau Potable (ONEE) and the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN) have signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) and begun construction on the project, which will add 305 megawatts of photovoltaic capacity across six different regions of the country.
The Noor Atlas program will encompass solar plants in Ain Béni Mathar (Jerada Province), Boudnib (Errachidia Province), Bouanane (Figuig Province), Enjil (Boulemane Province), Tata (Tata Province), and Tan-Tan (Tan-Tan Province). MASEN will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the facilities under an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model, according to a joint statement. This initiative underscores Morocco’s commitment to diversifying its energy sources and reducing its carbon footprint.
Financing for the program is a combination of concessional funding from KfW and the European Investment Bank, alongside commercial financing provided by Bank of Africa. The construction phase will be undertaken by consortiums comprised of both Moroccan and European companies, a structure designed to facilitate knowledge transfer, bolster the national industrial base, and create local employment opportunities.
The project is expected to contribute to a more reliable electricity supply, improve service quality regionally, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with the Kingdom’s strategic objectives for energy transition and sustainable development. The recent solar facilities are slated to become operational starting in July 2027. This development comes as Morocco also positions itself as a key player in the emerging green hydrogen market, seeking to become a hub between Africa and Europe, as reported by APAnews and Le Matin.ma.
The signing of the electricity purchase contracts signifies a key step in Morocco’s broader energy strategy, as Ecoactu.ma reports, with both ONEE and MASEN playing central roles in the country’s energy transition. The Noor Atlas project is expected to contribute significantly to the nation’s renewable energy goals and support its long-term sustainability objectives.
