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.