[SMM PV News] Morocco opens tender for 1,000 km UHV transmission line

Published: Dec 2, 2025 09:09

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Morocco’s ONEE (National Office for Electricity and Potable Water) has launched a tender for a 1,000km ultra-high voltage (UHV) AC power line linking Boujdour and Tensift regions, designed to transmit 2 GW of renewable energy.
The two-stage tender starts with pre-qualification (bids due Jan. 15, 2026), followed by an EPC-based second round. The winning contractor will deliver the turnkey project, covering design, construction, and commissioning. This is slated for completion in December 2028.
The link is part of ONEE’s broader electrical infrastructure plans, including a proposed HVDC line connecting southern and central Morocco. Morocco already operates over 30,000 km of UHV lines, with a 400 kV double-circuit line (adding 900 MW, mostly from new wind farms) under construction for mid-2025 commissioning.
A recent Imal Initiative study found Morocco could deploy up to 28.6 GW of distributed solar, generating 66.8 TWh annually and creating a $31 billion market.

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