Morocco commissions 400 kV lines linking Midelt solar plant

Morocco’s Office National de l’Electricitéet de l’Eau Potable commissioned two 400 kV transmission lines linking the El Ouali substation in the Fez region to the upcoming Midelt solar plant. Spanning over 270 km, the newly commissioned lines were developed with an investment exceeding MAD550 million. The lines will transport power from the solar plant, improving the share of solar energy in Morocco’s clean energy mix. Morocco has been treading towards enabling renewable energy integration by the addition of high voltage lines to its transmission grid. Furthermore, the country aims to achieve its goal of sourcing 52 per cent of its electricity from renewables by 2030 and adding 9 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2027