Tangier Med is home to a photovoltaic power plant inaugurated by Gaia Energy, which will enable the company FIT Voltaira Morocco, specialised in the manufacture of automotive and e-bike cables, to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, reduce its energy costs and strengthen its competitiveness

Gaia Energy inaugurates a 386.41 kW photovoltaic power plant for Fit Voltaira in Tangier Med

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Khadija Taouil

22 de noviembre de 2023 (06:10 h.)

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In partnership with the company specialised in the manufacture of automotive and e-bike cables FIT Voltaira Morocco, the leader in the renewable energy sector Gaia Energy announced the inauguration of a 386.41 kW photovoltaic power plant located on the Tangier Med industrial platform.

According to a statement from Gaia Energy, this is an important step for FIT Voltaira Morocco in its energy transition process, as the plant will enable the company specialising in the manufacture of automotive and e-bike cables to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, reduce its energy costs and strengthen its competitiveness.

The CEO of FIT Voltaira Morocco, Nabil Zerrouk, expressed his pride at the inauguration of this photovoltaic power plant, calling it a "major milestone" in the company's commitment to the environment. "We are convinced that this installation will benefit both our company and the local community," he concluded.

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For his part, Moundir Zniber, president of Gaia Energy, stressed that the realisation of this project demonstrates the company's strong commitment to the energy transition. "We are convinced that every initiative in the field of renewable energy creates a positive impact on our environment. This achievement is just another step on the road to decarbonisation and building a greener world," said Zniber.

Established in 2009, Gaia Energy is one of the leading developers of renewable energy projects in Africa. The company is present in a dozen African countries with a project portfolio of more than 6 GW in wind and solar PV.

Thanks to its expertise, Gaia Energy is committed to the promotion of renewable energies and sustainability, accompanying industrialists in their energy transition by offering them suitable renewable energy solutions.

AFP/FADEL SENNA - Port of Tangier Med

The company is present in the TAC zone (Tangier Automotive City) of the Tangier Med industrial platform, a strategic industrial hub. Gaia is involved in the entire value chain of renewable energy projects, from development to maintenance, including financing and construction.

Gaia Energy is also developing several large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia projects, launching eight projects with a total capacity of 60 GW across the continent.