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Morocco seals deal to push 305 megawatts Noor Atlas solar project

Worker installing solar panels on a roof. Photo by Bill Mead @ Unsplash
Worker installing solar panels on a roof. Photo by Bill Mead @ Unsplash
  • Morocco secures blended financing for decentralised solar rollout
  • New model could reshape Africa’s renewable energy investments

 

RABAT, MOROCCOMorocco has secured a landmark financing deal for its Noor Atlas solar programme, signalling a shift in how Africa funds its energy transition.

Morocco reached financial close on January 13, 2026, for the Noor Atlas programme, a portfolio of six solar power plants with a combined capacity of 305 megawatts. The project is backed by a hybrid financing structure combining commercial loans and concessional debt, totalling 2.8 billion dirhams.

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