The renewable energy producer Qair has taken a strategic step in Morocco by obtaining official approvals for two major projects in wind and solar energy, totaling a capacity of 178 megawatts. These initiatives are part of Law 13-09, a cornerstone of the opening of the Moroccan market to private electricity production.
Active in about fifteen countries, the group based in Montpellier operates in Morocco through its subsidiary Qair Maroc, which has been present for over ten years in the self-production segment. This time, the ambition is scaling up: it aims to meet the structural needs of the industrial fabric.
The first project will consist of a wind farm in the Tétouan region, with commissioning scheduled for 2029 and an estimated production of 390 GWh per year. The second, a solar power plant in Tiznit, will be connected to the national grid by the end of 2027, with an expected annual production of 115 GWh. Together, the two infrastructures will help avoid the emission of more than 334,000 tons of CO₂ each year.
This advancement comes in a regulatory context deemed favorable by private operators. Qair particularly welcomes the establishment of a clear access tariff to the medium-voltage network, which it considers a turning point in the structuring of the market. For Wahba Zniber, managing director of Qair Maroc, the country shows “a coherent and sustainable energy vision, conducive to the actions of independent producers.”
In parallel with its progress in Morocco, the group is strengthening its presence on the African continent. In Tunisia, two solar power plants with a combined capacity of 298 MW are under development, and in Mauritius, a 100 MWc photovoltaic project, coupled with a 256 MWh storage system, is about to be launched.