[Construction begins on 160 MW CSP plant in Morocco ]

Construction on Morocco’s 160 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant project in Ouarzazate began on Friday with a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony by King Mohammed VI.


European partners have pledged €345 million towards the ambitious Ouarzazate project.

Built by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, Ouarzazate 1 is set to go online in 2015. The German government has pledged €115 million in support for Morocco’s ambitious project.


By: Becky Beetz