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Rabat – Nexans Group inaugurated Wednesday its photovoltaic power plant in Mohammedia, near Casablanca.
Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour inaugurated the plant along with Nexans CEO Christopher Guerin.
The plant, which covers an area of 12,166 square meters, is equipped with 4,640 photovoltaic panels to produce over 3,927 megawatts of electricity annually.
The capacity is set to guarantee a significant reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions with a decrease of over 2,850 tonnes per year covering 19% of the plant’s energy needs.
Commenting on the inauguration of the plant, Mezzour said that Nexans Group’s strategy is in line with Morocco’s objectives to develop a clean low-carbon, and eco-responsible industry.
“Under the leadership of his majesty King Mohammed VI… our country has been a pioneer in the development and use of renewable energies, which today present an alternative thanks to which industrialists can both strengthen their competitiveness, reduce their energy bill and contribute to mitigating the impact of climate change,” Mezzour said.
Nexans’ CEO also expressed satisfaction with the inauguration of the new plant, emphasizing that the Mohammedia factory is “at the heart of one of the most efficient business units of our group.”
The plant also reflects the solid 75-year-old ties between Nexan and Morocco, the CEO added.
Managing Director of Nexans for North and West Africa Selma Alami stressed Morocco’s approach in boosting renewable energy.
“Morocco is moving up a gear in the development of renewable energies in order to guarantee its energy security while positioning itself as one of the most attractive world destinations in terms of green industrialization,” she said.
Recently, King Mohammed VI instructed the government to boost Morocco’s renewable energy projects.
Morocco seeks to produce over 52% of its electricity through renewable energy.
In November, the King called for the process of the three Noor Midelt solar energy projects to be accelerated so they can be implemented.
