Name of the Project
Benguerir and Khouribga solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects.
Location
Benguerir and Khouribga, in Morocco.
Project Owner/s
OCP Green Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of OCP Group.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of two solar power plants that will provide zero-emission power to OCP’s operations in the mining towns of Benguerir and Khouribga, home to the world’s largest phosphate reserves.
The plants will have a combined capacity of 400 MWp and up to 100 MWh of battery storage, making this the first large-scale solar PV project with integrated storage infrastructure in Morocco – and the largest in North Africa.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
€360-million.
The International Finance Corporation will provide OCP with a €100-million green loan for the construction of the power plants.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
OCP Group, email International.media@ocpgroup.ma.