Morocco is home to the world's largest concentrated solar farm.
Morocco is home to the world's largest concentrated solar farm.
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Stretching more than 3,000 hectares in area, the farm is capable of powering more than one million homes.
Stretching more than 3,000 hectares in area, the farm is capable of powering more than one million homes.
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That's enough electricity to power a city the size of Prague, or twice the size of Marrakesh!
That's enough electricity to power a city the size of Prague, or twice the size of Marrakesh!
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Situated at the gateway to the Sahara Desert, the whole complex provides 580 megawatts -- saving the planet from over 760,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.
Situated at the gateway to the Sahara Desert, the whole complex provides 580 megawatts -- saving the planet from over 760,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.
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Morocco has one of most ambitious energy targets in the world. The goal is for 42% of its power to come from renewable sources by 2020.
Morocco has one of most ambitious energy targets in the world. The goal is for 42% of its power to come from renewable sources by 2020.
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The country is well on track to hit its target too with 35% of its energy is already renewable thanks to sites such as Noor Ouarzazate.
The country is well on track to hit its target too with 35% of its energy is already renewable thanks to sites such as Noor Ouarzazate.
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"Electricity demand has doubled since 2010 and by 2030 we want Morocco to be one of the first countries in the world for renewables to exceed share of fossil energy," Yassir Badih, senior project manager at Masen told CNN.<br />
"Electricity demand has doubled since 2010 and by 2030 we want Morocco to be one of the first countries in the world for renewables to exceed share of fossil energy," Yassir Badih, senior project manager at Masen told CNN.
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It is also home to a 243-meter tower, the tallest in Africa, which houses molten salt which is melted to create energy.
It is also home to a 243-meter tower, the tallest in Africa, which houses molten salt which is melted to create energy.
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Imported fossil fuels currently provide for 97% of Morocco's energy need, according to World Bank. As a result the country is keen to diversify and start using renewable energy.
Imported fossil fuels currently provide for 97% of Morocco's energy need, according to World Bank. As a result the country is keen to diversify and start using renewable energy.
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