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US orders halt to nearly completed offshore wind farm project

The US government has ordered the suspension of work on a massive offshore wind farm off the country’s northeast coast, despite the project being nearly 80% complete. It is the latest setback for the wind energy sector under President Donald Trump’s administration, which has repeatedly voiced......

Guterres: Africa can become a renewable energy superpower

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that Africa has the potential to become a “renewable energy superpower,” calling for increased investment in green energy across the continent. “We must mobilize financing and technology so that Africa’s natural......

Hautes-Alpes: Dutch man dies in 20-meter hang-gliding fall during competition

A 65-year-old Dutch man tragically died on Sunday, August 17, 2025, during a hang-gliding competition in the Hautes-Alpes region of southeastern France, local firefighters confirmed. Fatal accident caused by strong winds The accident occurred when the man’s glider detached mid-flight, reportedly......

AMEA Power advances Agadir desalination with wind energy

Dubai-based energy firm AMEA Power has announced its involvement in the second phase of Morocco’s Agadir seawater desalination project, a transformative effort set to make the facility one of Africa’s largest water treatment plants. This expansion will boost the plant’s capacity to......

YNNA Group and AMEA Power to build 100-megawatt wind farm in Laayoune

Moroccan industrial leader YNNA Group and Emirati energy company AMEA Power, a subsidiary of Al Nowais Investments, have signed a partnership agreement to develop a 100-megawatt wind farm in Laayoune, Morocco. The project is set to contribute significantly to the Kingdom’s renewable energy goals. Construction......

Morocco unveils first 1,000 MW offshore wind project near Essaouira

Morocco has announced the launch of its first offshore wind farm, a 1,000-megawatt project set to be built near Essaouira. The landmark initiative, unveiled on June 10 during the Mediterranean Day at the UN Conference on Oceans (UNOC3) in Nice, marks a significant step in the country’s transition......

Chinese company Elon opens wind turbine blade factory in Nador

Elon Technology, a private Chinese firm specializing in wind energy equipment, is set to inaugurate its first manufacturing facility outside China in Nador, located in northeastern Morocco, by the end of May. The factory’s construction is nearly complete, with plans to produce 750 sets of turbine......

Dakhla desalination plant enhances sustainable agriculture and regional economy

Morocco’s Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari emphasized the significance of the Dakhla seawater desalination plant during his recent visit to the region. The minister characterized the project as innovative, environmentally sustainable, and socially inclusive. This initiative aims to establish......

X-Links President warns of relocating Morocco-UK energy project amid UK delays

X-Links President and former Tesco chief Dave Lewis has issued a stark warning regarding the future of a groundbreaking £25 billion renewable energy initiative linking Morocco and the UK. Due to ongoing government delays, Lewis indicated that investors may consider shifting the project to Germany......