In preparation for the organization of the 2030 World Cup, Morocco is set to intensify investments in renewable energy in the Moroccan Sahara region. The government aims to double solar and wind electricity production to meet the growing energy needs related to this international event.
According to a Bloomberg report, Morocco plans to reach 1.4 gigawatts of new clean energy capacity in the desert by 2027. This project, valued at $2.1 billion, is supported by local and international investors, with French companies among the potential partners.
Among the flagship initiatives, a 3 GW cable will be deployed to connect the various power plants in the region, a project aimed at attracting more investors. Currently, the Moroccan Sahara region already has a renewable energy capacity of 1.3 GW, accounting for nearly a quarter of the country’s green capacity.
This ambitious program positions Morocco as a major player in the energy transition in Africa, while also strengthening its infrastructure to host the 2030 World Cup.