The Institute for Research in Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN) and the Embassy of the Czech Republic to the Kingdom of Morocco, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic through its development cooperation program CzechAid, have formalized a strategic agreement aimed at supporting the deployment of atmospheric water generation technology (Atmospheric Water Generation – AWG) in Morocco.
The agreement includes the delivery and implementation of two pilot units by the Czech company CZECHOSLOVAK EXPORT a.s., an export agency and main integrator of one of the leading European industrial groups, the Czechoslovak Group (CSG), selected as the project’s executive partner.
The signing ceremony took place at IRESEN’s headquarters in Rabat and was presided over by the General Director of IRESEN and His Excellency the Ambassador of the Czech Republic. This agreement marks a concrete step in Moroccan-Czech bilateral cooperation and reflects a shared commitment to addressing climate-related challenges through sustainable technological innovation.
Under the title “Water Production Equipment from Air for Morocco”, the project plans to deploy a low-carbon atmospheric water generation system designed to produce drinking water directly from air humidity. It offers a modular, decentralized, clean, and resilient solution to water scarcity.
The system selected for the project is the portable Emergency Water from Air (EWA), patented and award-winning, developed by the University Center for High-Efficiency Energy Buildings (UCEEB) of the Czech Technical University in Prague and manufactured by the Czech company KARBOX s.r.o., also a member of the CSG group.
The initiative is funded by a grant from the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs via CzechAid. It aims to deliver two pilot demonstrators that will be tested under Moroccan climatic conditions to assess their potential for large-scale deployment in remote and arid areas, both in Morocco and the region.
This initiative directly contributes to the growing convergence between water security, innovative energy solutions, and climate change mitigation and adaptation — a nexus that lies at the heart of Morocco’s strategic priorities, as defined in its New Development Model.
By integrating cutting-edge atmospheric water generation into Morocco’s energy, industrial, and research ecosystems, the project serves as a model for future solutions that are technologically autonomous, ecologically resilient, and socially inclusive.
Indeed, the large-scale deployment of such solutions could provide alternative opportunities for developing sustainable economic activities — such as agriculture, services, and industry — in isolated areas without access to seawater desalination. This, in turn, could enhance resilience and strategic sovereignty across the African region.
In addition to its operational objectives, the project paves the way for technology transfer, capacity building, and scientific collaboration between Moroccan and Czech public and private institutions. It also reflects the potential for future local industrial integration of clean technologies within Morocco’s green industrial ecosystem.
“This partnership represents much more than just a pilot technological deployment. It embodies a shared vision between Morocco and the Czech Republic: to make science and innovation real levers for sustainable and inclusive development for our respective citizens. Through this initiative, IRESEN reaffirms its mission to support Morocco’s energy transition and sustainable development by deploying green technologies on a large scale and strengthening national capacities, while building new bridges for international scientific and industrial cooperation.”
— Samir RACHIDI, General Director, IRESEN
“We are proud to support this high-impact project, which brings together Czech innovation and Moroccan expertise for the benefit of people and the planet. It is a strong example of Czech development cooperation in action, providing concrete and sustainable solutions through trusted local partnerships.”
— H.E. Ladislav Škeřík, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Kingdom of Morocco
The installation of the pilot units is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025, followed by a two-year phase of technical evaluation, data analysis, and market exploration. This period will provide a solid foundation for assessing the reproducibility of the solution, its potential for industrial integration, and its opportunities for expanded regional deployment.
Thus, this initiative marks not only the launch of a pilot project but also the beginning of a long-term partnership based on innovation, sustainability, and shared prosperity.