Construction on the first phase of the Taza Wind Farm, 15km north-west of Taza in north Morocco is about to start. Once established, the Taza Wind Farm should contribute to the region’s social and economic development. The first phase of the wind farm should become operational at the beginning of 2022. “This wind farm demonstrates our commitment to supporting the Kingdom of Morocco’s energy transition. Taza Wind Farm forms part of the Kingdom of Morocco’s 2009 national energy strategy which aimed to increase the country’s renewable energy to 42% of its installed electricity capacity by 2020.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 14, 2020 08:03 UTC