Developers of a phased 850-MW land-based wind farm in Morocco say they are ready to start the planned 24-month,180-MW first phase as the North African country strives to generate 52% of its total electricity from renewable sources.
Midelt SA, a consortium of Morocco's power utility ONEE, independent electricity producer and water services operator Nareva and global green energy firm Enel Green Power, won the $261-million contract after a competitive international tender. Midelt reportedly offered the lowest price although it could not immediately confirm the price quoted in the tender.