Morocco on the cusp of a clean energy transformation

Morocco on the cusp ofa clean energy transformation. Sunshine Belt Emissions Avoided The Quarzazate I concentrated solar power plant will help Morocco avoid 240,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year (equivalent to removing Some countries are working to meet their energy needs by using their renewable resources. 80,000 cars from the roads annually). Concentrated Solar Power Morocco has abundant sunshine, low humidity, plenty of unused flatland close to transmission grids, and potential access to green electricity markets in the European Union. Morocco is one of the world's most suitable places to advance concentrated solar power. What in the world is Ouarzazate? (pronounced WA-ZA-ZAT) The Quarzazate I concentrated solar power plant will help Quarzazate is a city ----. in Morocco and home to Morocco avoid 240,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year (equivalent to removing 80,000 cars from the roads annually). what will become one of the largest concentrated solar power plants in the world. Ouarzazate is the first step in Morocco's Solar Power Plan, launched in 2009 with the goal of installing 2000 MW of solar power generation capacity by 2020. = 200 MW a = 3,000 tons of CO, or 1,000 cars Ouarzazate is being supported through a $200 million loan from the World Bank and an additional $97 million loan World Bank Clean Technology from the Clean Technology Fund. $200 Million Fund $97 Million Ouarzazate is proof that Morocco is rising to the challenge of climate change mitigation. Quarzazate will help Morocco reduce its reliance on energy imports and kick-start one of the world's most ambitious renewable energy programs. arabworld.worldbank.org