Despite protests from Polisario supporters in Denmark and across Europe, Danish company GreenGo Energy has opened an office in Dakhla, located on El Argoub Avenue, according to the NGO Western Sahara Resource Watch. This move reflects the growing interest of international renewable energy companies in the region, following Morocco’s initiatives to boost green energy production.
Renewable Energy Growth in Morocco
GreenGo Energy’s decision to establish a presence in Morocco is driven by the country’s ambitious projects in the southern provinces. Well-established international firms, such as GE Vernova, a subsidiary of General Electric, and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, are already operational in the Sahara, contributing to the region’s renewable energy landscape.
Morocco aims to double its electricity production from green sources by 2027, particularly in anticipation of the 2030 World Cup. The Moroccan government plans to invest 21 billion dirhams (approximately $2.1 billion) in new wind and solar capacities, targeting a total of 1.4 gigawatts. This information was confirmed by a source at the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development to Bloomberg.
International Support for Autonomy Plan
Denmark has expressed its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara, proposed in 2007. The Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, described the plan as “a serious and credible contribution” to the ongoing UN process and a solid basis for an agreed solution between the parties. This endorsement was made public in a joint communiqué following a meeting with Moroccan Minister Nasser Bourita in September in New York.
Conclusion
The opening of GreenGo Energy’s office in Dakhla signifies a growing commitment to renewable energy in Morocco, despite ongoing tensions in the region. As international companies continue to invest in green energy projects, Morocco is poised to become a key player in the global renewable energy market.
Sources
- Western Sahara Resource Watch
- Bloomberg
- GreenGo Energy
- GE Vernova
- Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
- Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
