Morocco Casablanca New Energy Storage Chemical Pump

Does Morocco need a power plant?

In a bid to reduce its dependence on foreign imported hydrocarbons, Morocco has set itself the ambitious objective of increasing the share of renewable energy to 42% of the country’s total power generation through 2020. The Abdelmoumen Pumped Storage Power Plant (PSPP) is a crucial element in meeting this goal.

Is seawater pumped storage a good option in Morocco?

Seawater pumped storage also have a good potential in Morocco. In the research, 11 sites were selected with a medium altitude where 4 sites observed with an interesting altitude above 200 m. the average installed capacity is 30MWh depending on reservoir depth or volume.

Can seawater pumped storage systems produce energy in Africa?

Marine energy not yet well deserved to produce energy in Africa. In this potential study, we focus to locate suitable sites for seawater pumped storage systems in Morocco. The results were promising with high energy storage potentials. For medium hydropower storage plants, 11 sites were selected and for very high heights, 4 sites were selected.

Why should we invest in energy storage projects in Morocco?

In consequence to investing on storage projects, we can increase the renewable energy share. Hydrogen storage will play an interesting role in the coming years due to the development of its technical maturity and then Load management. Seawater pumped storage also have a good potential in Morocco.

What are the major energy systems in Morocco?

The major systems are a combined heat and power generations modes for both SAFIEC and Jorf Lasfar power units. Morocco portfolio has only one natural gas power production unit which is in Tahhadart (North of Morocco). One interesting PSS project is in Afourer and coupled with Bin Louidane river.

How will a wind farm project help Morocco transition to new energy?

The project will meet the country’s demand for electricity during peak periods. This rapid-response solution will offset any drops in wind at wind farms in southern Morocco and, more generally, will help Morocco transition towards new energies, thanks to financing from the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB).