Morocco approves two hydropower plantsFrench renewable energy producer, Voltalia has obtained permits for the development of two hydropower plants with a capacity of 9.8MW and 7.2MW, respectively in Morocco. Delivered by the Moroccan Ministry for Energy, the permits relate to two hydropower plant projects that will be located in the Middle-Atlas region. According to the renewable energy firm, these permits follow positive technical approvals delivered by the National Bureau for Electricity and Drinking Water regarding the connection of the plants to the national grid. Hydropower gains momentumLast month, another French company, VINCI Construction, was awarded a $346 million contract to build a pumped storage hydroelectric plant, near Agadir. These hydropower projects forms part of Morocco’s ambitious objective aiming to source 52% of its installed capacity from renewable energy by 2030.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 15, 2018 13:30 UTC