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In addition to the host country of a Formula ePrix, the country is also home to the largest solar park in the world.
Located at the gates of the Sahara Desert, the entire complex provides 580 megawatts – thus saving the planet 760,000 tons of carbon emissions.
Morocco has one of the most ambitious energy goals in the world. The goal is that 42% of its electricity comes from renewable sources by 2020.
The country is about to reach its goal as well since 35% of its energy is already renewable thanks to sites such as Noor Ouarzazate.
Its 243 meter tower, the tallest in Africa, contains molten salt that is melted to create energy.
Unlike conventional solar panels that provide power directly to the grid, curved mirrors concentrate the radiation on the thermal fluid tubes pumped to a power unit. The unit retains the energy needed for later use, especially at night when demand is more important.
According to the World Bank, imported fossil fuels currently cover 97% of Morocco's energy needs. As a result, the country wants to diversify and start using renewable energy.
"The demand for electricity has doubled since 2010 and, by 2030, we want Morocco to be one of the first countries in the world where renewable energies exceed the share of fossil energy. "
Nicki Shields has been reported in Ouarzazate. James Masters wrote from London.
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