Massive Undersea Power Cable Project Advances: UK to Morocco Link Enters Study Phase

The British company wants to hire a firm to carry out technical studies in order to have detailed information on the geological characteristics of the Spanish, Portuguese and French seabeds that the submarine cable will cross. During this 12-month mission, a magnetometric survey of the seabed will also be carried out to detect any active explosive weapons. The deadline for submitting bids is set for February 22.

To read: UK-Morocco Submarine Power Cable Project Advances with Marine Survey Tender

The high-voltage submarine cable (HVDC) will connect the solar and wind power plant that Xlinks plans to build in Guelmim on an area of 150,000 hectares, with the United Kingdom. With a planned capacity of 10.5 gigawatts, it will provide renewable energy to seven million British households by 2030 and can meet 8% of the country’s electricity needs.

To read: Morocco Invests $5.65 Billion in Renewable Energy, Plans to Double Down

Last Tuesday, the Moroccan Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, announced that Morocco will raise its ambitious target of achieving 52% of clean energy production by 2030. Currently, the Moroccan authorities have planned to invest 5.3 billion dirhams (550 million euros) in 61 ongoing projects that will generate 4.6 gigawatts, the minister said.