In southern Morocco, on the edge of the Saharan desert, lies a marvel of modern engineering that harnesses the power of the sun: the Noor Power Plant. This facility is not only the second-largest solar plant in the world, boasting a capacity of 510MW over an expansive area, but it is also a pioneering project […]
Renewable Energy in the MENA Region
For years, energy has been heavily subsidized in the MENA region. As stated by the IMF, in 2011 energy subsidies represented 8.5 % of GDP and 22 % of government revenue, at a total cost of $240 billion. Moreover, “six of the world’s largest subsidizing countries are found in MENA, led by Kuwait, Iran, Saudi […]