Eswatini’s Principal Secretary for Natural Resources and Energy, Lindiwe Mbingo, led a delegation to Morocco from December 16 to 20, 2024, to explore renewable energy innovations and strengthen cooperation between the two nations. The visit was organized by Morocco’s Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI) and the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN).
During the trip, the Eswatini delegation studied Morocco’s National Energy Strategy, which focuses on energy security, diversification, and environmental preservation. The strategy includes solar, wind, hydro, and green hydrogen projects, spearheaded by MASEN, which also trains technicians and supports capacity building.
The delegation toured major renewable energy sites, including the Noor Ouarzazate Solar Complex, which has a 580-megawatt capacity, and the Laayoune photovoltaic solar plant, producing 85 megawatts. They also visited a wind farm in Tangiers generating 140 megawatts.
The visit laid the groundwork for Eswatini to develop technical partnerships and expand its renewable energy sector as it targets increasing clean energy to 50% of its electricity mix by 2030.
