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Morocco has launched the Noor Atlas project, a $272 million solar photovoltaic program designed to add 305 megawatts of capacity through six new solar plants in Aïn Béni Mathar, Boudnib, Bouanane, Enjil, Tata, and Tan-Tan. The project will be constructed by consortiums of Moroccan and European firms, promoting local workforce training and job creation.

Expected completion is in Q3 2027, funded by concessional loans from KfW, the European Investment Bank, and the Moroccan Bank of Africa. Power Purchase Agreements have been signed by the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water and MASEN, which oversees the project aimed at achieving 52% renewable energy capacity by 2030.