Global solar power provider, Tenesol has partnered with Morocco’s National Electricity Offi  ce (ONE) to install rural electrifi cation systems at more than 26,000 homes in the country’s rural provinces. Th e move is set to bring power to more than 163,000 people in Morocco for the fi rst time. Th e 16 year project is scheduled to complete in 2018 at a cost of €25 million. In Morocco, Tenesol operates under a subsidiary called Temasol which is supplying, installing and maintaining the PV systems.

In addition to this project, Tenesol is also involved in providing solar water pumping systems, solar generators for remote telecommunications infrastructure and grid connected PV systems across the country. Th e 50 Wp, 75 Wp and 200 Wp rural electrifi cation systems (depending on which solar home system the customer chose) consist of a PV panel connected to a batt ery. Th is allows households to store energy during the day and use it at night. Temasol has also installed power sockets to off er easy connection for lighting, televisions, radios and refrigerators.

Jacques Mathan, export sales director at Tenesol reportedly said, “We are delighted to be involved in this life changing and highly rewarding project. Rural electrifi cation is a major part of a country’s socio-economic development and this project refl ects Morocco’s commitment to assisting and improving rural communities. Many of the families we work with have never had access to electricity but solar energy is fast becoming the renewable answer to their power needs.”