Ouarzazate solar power station, Solar power station in Ouarzazate Province, Morocco
The Noor Ouarzazate Solar Complex spans 3,000 hectares in the desert region of Drâa-Tafilalet, featuring multiple solar power plants with different technologies.
Construction of this renewable energy facility started in May 2013, with the first phase Noor I becoming operational in February 2016 under King Mohammed VI's leadership.
The facility represents Morocco's commitment to sustainable development, positioning the country as a leader in solar technology across the African continent.
The power station produces 580 megawatts of electricity, supplying renewable power to one million Moroccan households while reducing carbon emissions by 750,000 tons annually.
The complex integrates three distinct solar technologies: cylindrical parabolic mirrors, concentrated solar power tower, and photovoltaic panels, with salt-based thermal energy storage.
Location: Ouarzazate Province
GPS coordinates: 31.04917,-6.86944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05
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