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Morocco's electricity demand surges as heatwaves drive air conditioning usage

Morocco's electricity grid has witnessed a significant surge in demand, peaking at around 7.0 gigawatts on June 20, attributed to persistent heatwaves that have increased reliance on air conditioning. This figure represents a nearly 5% rise compared to 2024, according to Energy Transition Minister......

Morocco turns to floating power ships to meet growing electricity demand

Morocco is exploring a flexible and rapid solution to its increasing electricity needs by considering the import of up to 6,000 megawatts of power via floating power ships from Turkey. These ships, equipped with mobile power plants, offer a timely alternative amid growing pressure on conventional energy......

Reasons behind UK’s withdrawal from Morocco-UK electricity project

An economic expert, Yassin Alia, highlighted the key reasons for the UK government's decision to withdraw its support from the electric interconnection project with Morocco. He explained that this move reflects a shift in the UK's energy policy, despite the project having been promoted for years......

Morocco doubles down on renewable energy with 20-gigawatt target

Morocco is cementing its position as a regional leader in renewable energy with an ambitious goal to achieve 20 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity. This target, announced by Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister Leila Benali, represents a doubling of the country’s current installed......

€1.6bn pledged by EU investment bank for Spain-France power link

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €1.6 billion to finance the Bay of Biscay electricity interconnection, a critical project aimed at strengthening energy links between Spain and France. This initiative comes in response to Spain’s calls for improved infrastructure following......

Xlinks pauses ambitious UK-Morocco undersea power cable project amid regulatory hurdles

British firm Xlinks has temporarily paused its ambitious 3,900-kilometer undersea electricity cable project connecting Morocco to the United Kingdom. The company has halted its Development Consent Order (DCO) examination process while awaiting a crucial decision on its Contract for Difference (CfD) from......

EIB invests €70 million to enhance Morocco’s drinking water infrastructure

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €70 million financing contract with Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE). This significant investment aims to bolster drinking water infrastructure across the nation, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized......

ONEE secures €300 million from European partners for grid expansion

Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has announced a significant €300 million financing package aimed at modernizing and extending the national electricity transport network. This funding, provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the German Development......

Spain and Portugal join forces to investigate massive Iberian blackout

Spain and Portugal have established a joint committee aimed at uncovering the cause of a significant power outage that disrupted the Iberian Peninsula earlier this week. This event, one of Europe’s largest blackouts, affected millions in both countries, severing telephone and internet connections,......