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by Nour Jennane | 28-07-2020 06:11
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Africa's energy potential is considerable. But this potential must be exploited to meet the continent's growing energy needs. Today, 650 million Africans do not have access to electricity, i.e. more than two-thirds of the population. The energy infrastructure deficit is considered one of the main obstacles to development and progress in Africa. Each year, electricity shortages are estimated to cost some 2-4% of the continent's gross domestic product, which greatly affects prospects for economic growth, job creation and investment. Against this background, African countries have been gradually building up their generation capacities and diversifying their energy mix. Morocco is now establishing itself as a leading country in the field of renewable energy. With the first solar complex NOOR Ouarzazate and its 4 production units, Morocco will be able to produce 580 megawatts, which will supply 1.1 million Moroccans with electricity. In 2020, at the end of a huge construction site initiated in 2010, three other solar power plants will have been built on Moroccan territory, in Midelt, Laâyoune and Boujdour, and it is then 2000 megawatts that will be generated and will participate in reducing Morocco's energy dependency as well as drastically reducing carbon emissions. Spread over more than 3,000 hectares, Noor Ouarzazate is made up of four multi-technology solar power plants, developed in full compliance with international standards, both technological and environmental, and associated with a research and development platform that extends over more than 150 hectares. The NOOR Ouarzazate solar complex, south-east of Marrakech, was the first project developed under this energy strategy. With a capacity of 580 megawatts spread over four plants, this complex is one of the largest solar parks in the world. It currently supplies nearly two million Moroccans with electricity and prevents the release into the atmosphere of nearly one million tonnes of greenhouse gases per year. An undeniable factor of progress, energy makes it possible to meet the most basic needs of humanity: water, food and health. Supplying Africa with energy while preserving the environment, as in Ouarzazate, is a strategic priority for the African Development Bank, which is helping to lay the foundations for more inclusive and greener growth on the continent. Source:
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8 Comments
Hello Nour,
I have been reading some of your reports lately. All of them are well- written and inspiring. Thank you.
Regards
Posted 13-08-2020 13:26
Greetings from South Korea!
I hope you are doing well
Amazing report!
Stay motivated!
Green cheers
Regards
Dibya Bhatta
Posted 04-08-2020 16:13
Hello Nour
Greetings and Namaste from Nepal
Wishing you a safe stay
Thank you for your report on Morocco's environmental engagement
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Green Cheers :)
Best wishes,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 03-08-2020 20:07
Hi Nour Jennane, this is a mentor, Sang Su Lee.
I agree with your statement that says, "energy is the basic stuff that we need for our livings." However, it seems quite unfortunate that so many people in Africa do not have access to energy. With the help of the country, Morocco, I hope that everyone in Africa would get energy access in the future.
Green cheers.
Posted 02-08-2020 00:39
Hello Nour Jennane, this is mentor Taehyun!
Thank you for your article on energy supply and demand in Africa! There are various problems related to energy supply and demand... Despite its high potential for energy, it seems to be far from enough to meet the growing demand. I hope we can solve this problem by developing new and renewable energy that is efficient as soon as possible.
Thank you for the report!
Green cheers!
Posted 29-07-2020 01:14
Hello Nour Jannane!
I hope you are fine and doing great!
Its great to know how Morocco is working for energy production and solve the problem of electricity shortage.
Thanks for sharing!
GREEN CHEERS!
Regards,
Sonika
Posted 28-07-2020 17:43
I hope you are fine, Thank you for your report.
Posted 28-07-2020 14:32
Greetings Nour Jennane,
I hope you are doing fine and is safe wherever you are.
Its very sad to know about 650 million Africans do not have access to electricity even in this age of science and technology.
May the concerned authority address this problem and provide more alternatives of renewable energy.
Thank you for your report.
Posted 28-07-2020 09:28