EU and Morocco Cozy Up on Migration, Green Energy,
The NGO Western Sahara Resource Watch reported that up to 80 percent of the land earmarked by Morocco for green hydrogen production lies in the Western Sahara. For the time being, the official EU position bars the EU
Renewable energy is fuelling a forgotten conflict in Africa''s last
Western Sahara is very sunny and surprisingly windy – a natural renewable energy powerhouse. Morocco has exploited these resources by building three large wind farms (five more are planned)
Morocco to Double Green Energy Output in Western Sahara
This ambitious project is estimated to cost around MAD 21 billion ($2.1 billion) and will be led by both local and foreign private investors, as stated by an unnamed energy ministry official.
Western Sahara Resource Watch
The energy produced on occupied land increases Morocco''s dependency on the territory that it occupies. As such, the projects fundamentally undermine the UN peace efforts in Western Sahara directed towards allowing the expression of the right to self-determination of the Saharawi people.
France shifts support in Western Sahara dispute – GIS Reports
In a July letter celebrating the 25th anniversary of Moroccan King Mohammed VI''s coronation, French President Emmanuel Macron announced a change in France''s policy regarding the long-running Western Sahara dispute, declaring that "the present and future of Western Sahara lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty." That followed similar
Morocco: Another renewable energy project in
The initial stages of another renewable energy project has been launched in the disputed Western Sahara region, which is under the control of Morocco. The Janassim project recently launched its measuring campaign
EU and Morocco Cozy Up on Migration, Green Energy, and Western Sahara
The NGO Western Sahara Resource Watch reported that up to 80 percent of the land earmarked by Morocco for green hydrogen production lies in the Western Sahara. For the time being, the official EU position bars the EU from purchasing energy originating in
Morocco: Another renewable energy project in Western Sahara
The initial stages of another renewable energy project has been launched in the disputed Western Sahara region, which is under the control of Morocco. The Janassim project recently launched its measuring campaign of solar and wind energy potential.
Western Sahara: Morocco''s $2.1 Billion Green Power Expansion to
" Morocco to Double West Sahara Green Power Output for World Cup", 16 October 2024 The government has set a 2027 deadline to build 1.4 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity in the region The projects are likely to cost about 21 billion dirhams ($2.1 billion) and will be led by local and foreign private investors, according to the official
Western Sahara Resource Watch
The UN regards Western Sahara as a non-self-governing-territory without an administering power in place. The International Court of Justice has found Morocco''s claim to the territory null-and-void, findings echoed in a body of EU
Western Sahara Resource Watch
More than eight years have passed since Siemens first issued a press release regarding a contract for construction of energy infrastructure in occupied Western Sahara. The company then described the territory as "Southern Morocco". Now, it has done that again. In a press release [or download] of early September, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) announced that
Morocco: Another renewable energy project in Western Sahara
Morocco drives renewable energy projects in Western Sahara. Morocco has claimed authority over Western Sahara since 1975, but the UN does not recognise Moroccan control, calling Western Sahara a "non-self-governing territory." The UN has called for a referendum to decide the region''s future.
Western Sahara Resource Watch
The energy produced on occupied land increases Morocco''s dependency on the territory that it occupies. As such, the projects fundamentally undermine the UN peace efforts in Western Sahara directed towards allowing
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Five global firms shortlisted in Morocco''s controversial Western Sahara
Construction on the multibillion-dollar energy project, based in Dakhla in the disputed territory, is scheduled for completion in 2029. Five global firms shortlisted in Morocco''s controversial Western Sahara energy plans - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs
France announces new investments in disputed Western Sahara
A French delegation visiting Morocco with President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday unveiled investment plans in the disputed Western Sahara as part of a broader suite of agreements and partnerships between the two countries.. Projects in Dakhla and the Guelmim-Oued Noun region are among the 10 billion euros ($10.8 billion) worth of initiatives announced
Western Sahara Resource Watch
"This is a momentous victory for the people of Western Sahara. At a time when international law is under pressure, it is fundamental that the EU follows its own court and stops collaborating with the occupier through illegal trade agreements", stated Western Sahara Resource Watch. This morning, the EU Court of Justice issued a landmark ruling.
Western Sahara Resource Watch
In November 2021, the governments of the world will meet in Glasgow for the COP26 climate talks. At the same time, Morocco - the occupying power of Western Sahara - is erecting its largest energy project on occupied
Renewable energy is fuelling a forgotten conflict in
Western Sahara is very sunny and surprisingly windy – a natural renewable energy powerhouse. Morocco has exploited these resources by building three large wind farms (five more are planned)
Western Sahara Resource Watch
Western Sahara Resource Watch works to uncover the plunder of the territory and to keep companies and governments accountable for their support to the occupation. Siemens Energy y Larsen & Toubro se encuentran entre las multinacionales que habrían expresado su interés en ayudar a Marruecos a transportar la energía generada en el Sáhara
Breaking the Stalemate: A Strategic Framework to Resolve Western Sahara
5 天之前· The Trump administration faces a historic opportunity to resolve the Western Sahara conflict. Centered on a disputed territory along North Africa''s Atlantic seaboard, where Morocco and the Algerian-backed Polisario Front have been locked in conflict since 1975, Western Sahara represents both a strategic opportunity and diplomatic expediency for the incoming
Five global firms shortlisted in Morocco''s controversial Western
Construction on the multibillion-dollar energy project, based in Dakhla in the disputed territory, is scheduled for completion in 2029. Five global firms shortlisted in Morocco''s controversial
Combined wind-solar electricity production potential over north-western
The development of energy sector, especially the expansion of modern solar and wind resources is hindered by several factors in Africa including the lack of initial capital, The temporal resolutions of 3 h for the whole study area, or 1 h for Western Sahara are not fine enough to consider issues in power system operation (usually based on
Still free to choose: What Polisario''s legal win means for EU ties
On 4 October, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed another historic win to the Sahrawi national liberation movement, known as Polisario Front, in its struggle to end Morocco''s occupation of Western Sahara. The court blocked efforts by the European Commission to include the territory in the European Union''s trade liberalisation and
Morocco to Double Green Energy Output in Western Sahara
Morocco to Double Green Energy Output in Western Sahara Ahead of 2030 World Cup. Morocco aims to double green power output in its southern provinces by 2027, investing $2.1 billion ahead of co