The wind energy Industry in Morocco is expected to create 75,000 additional jobs and contribute $1.2 billion in the country’s economy during the four coming years, according to a report released by Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). This involves a target of producing over half of its energy requirements from renewable sources by 2030, up from around 15% today. The GWEC says Morocco has excellent wind resources, and currently has one of the largest onshore wind fleets on the African continent, after South Africa and Egypt. Under an accelerated transition scenario, the North African Kingdom could install 43% more onshore wind energy capacity in the next five years, says the report. Further plans aim to have 80% of the energy supplied by renewable energy by 2050.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 15, 2023 19:30 UTC